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The Catholic High School, Chester term dates
The Catholic High School, Chester breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have The Catholic High School, Chester'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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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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February Half Term
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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chester, Cheshire CH4 7HS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 797
Trust: The Chester Catholic Academies Partnership
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Website: www.christofidelis.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Catholic High School, Chester break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — The Catholic High School, Chester may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Catholic High School, Chester?
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.