Secondary school · Ilkeston
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy term dates
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Saint John Houghton 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.
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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: Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4HX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 625
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 — Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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.