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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School term dates
Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Nicholas Breakspear Catholic 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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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February Half Term
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0TT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,134
Trust: The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
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Website: www.nbs.herts.sch.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, November 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2021: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Nicholas Breakspear Catholic 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Nicholas Breakspear Catholic 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.