Secondary school · Melton Mowbray
John Ferneley College term dates
John Ferneley College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have John Ferneley 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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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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Return date not announced yet
Leicestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1LH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,170
Trust: MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
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Website: www.johnferneley.org
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, April 2024.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does John Ferneley College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Leicestershire council's standard term dates — John Ferneley College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Ferneley College?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.