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Sir John Thursby Community College term dates
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have Sir John Thursby Community College's own dates yet — most community schools follow the council's, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
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
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Quick answers
When does Sir John Thursby Community College break up for the october half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is Lancashire council's standard date — Sir John Thursby Community College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sir John Thursby Community College?
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.