Secondary school · Frinton-on-Sea
Lift Tendring term dates
Lift Tendring is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Lift Tendring'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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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: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 0AZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,464
Trust: Lift Schools
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Website: tendringtechnologycollege.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2019: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lift Tendring go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Lift Tendring may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Lift Tendring 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 Tendring may set its own, so check with the school.