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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy term dates
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derby council's standard term dates. We don't have St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy'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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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
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derby council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Derby, Derbyshire DE24 0PA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 179
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Map: See where St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is
Website: www.stjohnfisherderby.srscmat.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
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 Voluntary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Derby council's standard term dates — St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
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.