Primary school · Leicester
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy term dates
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicester council's standard term dates. We don't have Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy'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
Leicester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3HH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 310
Trust: ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.sacredheart.leicester.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Leicester council's standard term dates — Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.