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Sir John Leman High School term dates
Sir John Leman High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Sir John Leman 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.
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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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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
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9PG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,404
Trust: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
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Website: www.sirjohnleman.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Sir John Leman High School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Sir John Leman High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sir John Leman 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.