Secondary school · Glossop
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy term dates
St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have St Philip Howard 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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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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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 8DR
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 577
Trust: ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
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 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Philip Howard 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.