Secondary school · Heywood
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College term dates
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Rochdale council's standard term dates. We don't have Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College'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.
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Rochdale council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Heywood, Lancashire OL10 2AA
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 768
Map: See where Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is
Website: www.hfch.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Rochdale council's standard term dates — Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?
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.