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The City of Leicester College term dates
The City of Leicester College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicester council's standard term dates. We don't have The City of Leicester 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
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
Leicester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 6LN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 1,499
Trust: ASPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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Website: www.cityleicester.co.uk
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Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
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Quick answers
When does The City of Leicester College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Leicester council's standard term dates — The City of Leicester College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The City of Leicester College?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.