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Hitchin Boys' School term dates
Hitchin Boys' School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Hitchin Boys' 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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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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1JB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,364
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Website: www.hitchinboys.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionExceptional
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2021: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hitchin Boys' 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Hitchin Boys' School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hitchin Boys' 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.