Secondary school · Halesowen
The Earls High School term dates
The Earls High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Dudley council's standard term dates. We don't have The Earls High 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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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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Return date not announced yet
Dudley council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3SL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,304
Trust: Stour Vale Academy Trust
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Website: www.earlshighschool.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Earls High 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 Dudley council's standard term dates — The Earls High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Earls High 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.