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The Beacon College term dates
The Beacon College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Herefordshire, County of council's standard term dates. We don't have The Beacon College'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Herefordshire, County of council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 1NZ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 16 to 19
Pupils: 39
Trust: ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.thebeaconcollege.org
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, April 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Beacon College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Herefordshire, County of council's standard term dates — The Beacon College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Beacon College?
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.