Primary school · Blackburn
Longshaw Infant School term dates
Longshaw Infant School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. We don't have Longshaw Infant 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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Return date not announced yet
Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 3NF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 7
Pupils: 203
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Website: www.longshawinfants.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Longshaw Infant 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 Blackburn with Darwen council's standard term dates — Longshaw Infant School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Longshaw Infant 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.