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Ferndale Community School term dates
Ferndale Community School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates. We don't have Ferndale Community School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but 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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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:
Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF43 4AR
Phase: Secondary
Pupils: 636
Quick answers
When does Ferndale Community 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf council's standard term dates — Ferndale Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ferndale Community 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.