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Derby Cathedral School term dates
Derby Cathedral School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derby council's standard term dates. We don't have Derby Cathedral 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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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
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
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Derby council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Derby, Derbyshire DE1 1LR
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,159
Trust: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust
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Website: www.derbycathedralschool.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- 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 Derby Cathedral 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 Derby council's standard term dates — Derby Cathedral School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Derby Cathedral 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.