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Parkside Community School term dates
Parkside Community School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Parkside Community 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40 2NS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 587
Trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Parkside Community 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Parkside Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Parkside Community 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.