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St Benedict's Catholic School term dates
St Benedict's Catholic 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 St Benedict's Catholic 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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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: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6RH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 968
Trust: Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust
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Website: www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Benedict's Catholic 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 — St Benedict's Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Benedict's Catholic 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.