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Penpol School term dates
Penpol School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cornwall council's standard term dates. We don't have Penpol 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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
Cornwall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4AH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 429
Trust: CROFTY EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.penpolschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Penpol 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 Cornwall council's standard term dates — Penpol School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Penpol 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.