Secondary school · Cannock
Kingsmead School term dates
Kingsmead School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Kingsmead 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 1DH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,427
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Quick answers
When does Kingsmead 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 Staffordshire council's standard term dates — Kingsmead School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Kingsmead 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.