Secondary school · Bognor Regis
St Philip Howard Catholic School term dates
St Philip Howard Catholic School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have St Philip Howard 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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Return date not announced yet
West Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 0EN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,322
Trust: Bosco Catholic Education Trust
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Website: www.sphcs.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2021: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Philip Howard Catholic School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from West Sussex council's standard term dates — St Philip Howard Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Philip Howard 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.