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Lift Columbus term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Lift Columbus'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
Last day of school:
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4ZB
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 3 to 19
Pupils: 286
Trust: Lift Schools
Map: See where Lift Columbus is
Website: www.columbusschoolandcollege.org
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lift Columbus break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Lift Columbus may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Lift Columbus?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.