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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School term dates
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Dronfield Henry Fanshawe 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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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 2FZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,810
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Website: www.dhfs.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dronfield Henry Fanshawe 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe 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.