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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith term dates
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Westmorland and Furness council's standard term dates. We don't have Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith'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
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
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
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Westmorland and Furness council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7EG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,026
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Westmorland and Furness council's standard term dates — Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
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.