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Challney High School for Girls term dates
Challney High School for Girls breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Luton council's standard term dates. We don't have Challney High School for Girls'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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Easter Holiday
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Summer Holiday
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Luton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9FJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,062
Trust: Chiltern Learning Trust
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Website: www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Challney High School for Girls break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Luton council's standard term dates — Challney High School for Girls may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Challney High School for Girls?
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.