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Carnforth High School term dates
Carnforth High School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have Carnforth High 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
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
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
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9LS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 657
Trust: The Bay Learning Trust
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Website: www.carnforthhigh.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Carnforth High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Carnforth High School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Carnforth High School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Carnforth High School may set its own, so check with the school.