Secondary school · Harpenden
Sir John Lawes School term dates
Sir John Lawes School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Sir John Lawes 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
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 4QP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,373
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Website: www.sjl.herts.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, March 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Sir John Lawes 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Sir John Lawes School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sir John Lawes 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.