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Carisbrooke College term dates
Carisbrooke College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Isle of Wight council's standard term dates. We don't have Carisbrooke College'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Isle of Wight council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5QU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 615
Trust: HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
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Website: carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, May 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Carisbrooke College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Isle of Wight council's standard term dates — Carisbrooke College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Carisbrooke College?
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.