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Horizon Community College term dates
Horizon Community College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Barnsley council's standard term dates. We don't have Horizon Community 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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Barnsley council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 6PD
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,909
Trust: HCAT
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Website: www.horizoncc.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2023: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Horizon Community 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 Barnsley council's standard term dates — Horizon Community College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Horizon Community 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.