Secondary school · Barnsley
Kirk Balk Academy term dates
Kirk Balk Academy 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 Kirk Balk Academy'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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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 S74 9HX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,318
Trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: kba.northerneducationtrust.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Kirk Balk Academy 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 — Kirk Balk Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Kirk Balk Academy?
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.