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Cardinal Pole Catholic School term dates
Cardinal Pole Catholic School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hackney council's standard term dates. We don't have Cardinal Pole Catholic School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Hackney council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London E9 6LG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 980
Trust: LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.cardinalpole.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Cardinal Pole Catholic School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Hackney council's standard term dates — Cardinal Pole Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cardinal Pole Catholic School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.