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Darwen Vale High School term dates
Darwen Vale High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. We don't have Darwen Vale 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
Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Darwen, Lancashire BB3 0AL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,039
Trust: Aldridge Education
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Website: www.darwenvale.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2024.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- 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 Darwen Vale High 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 Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates — Darwen Vale High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Darwen Vale High 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.