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St John Fisher Catholic College term dates
St John Fisher Catholic College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have St John Fisher Catholic College'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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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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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 2SJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,075
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Map: See where St John Fisher Catholic College is
Website: www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, December 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2022: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John Fisher Catholic College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Staffordshire council's standard term dates — St John Fisher Catholic College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John Fisher Catholic 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.