Secondary school · Sowerby Bridge
Ryburn Valley High School term dates
Ryburn Valley High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Calderdale council's standard term dates. We don't have Ryburn Valley High 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
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
Calderdale council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 1DF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,589
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Website: www.rvhs.co.uk
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Ofsted checked the school again in July 2022: the school remains Good.
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Quick answers
When does Ryburn Valley High 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 Calderdale council's standard term dates — Ryburn Valley High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ryburn Valley High 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.