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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell term dates
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell'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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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
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8SD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 92
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Website: www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, October 2019.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell may set its own, so check with the school.