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St John Henry Newman Catholic School term dates
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Cumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have St John Henry Newman 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.
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Cumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 4NL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 703
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Website: newman.cumbria.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2022.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John Henry Newman Catholic School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — St John Henry Newman Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does St John Henry Newman Catholic School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — St John Henry Newman Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.