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Hope Valley College term dates
Hope Valley College 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 Hope Valley 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.
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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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: Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 6SD
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 518
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- 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 Hope Valley 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Hope Valley College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hope Valley 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.