Secondary school · Accrington
The Hollins term dates
The Hollins is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Hollins'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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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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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
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Accrington, Lancashire BB5 2QY
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 794
Trust: Let Education Trust
Website: www.thehollins.com
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Hollins go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — The Hollins may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does The Hollins break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — The Hollins may set its own, so check with the school.