Secondary school · Mansfield
The Joseph Whitaker School term dates
The Joseph Whitaker School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Joseph Whitaker 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.
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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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 0AG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,361
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.josephwhitaker.org
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Joseph Whitaker School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Nottinghamshire council's standard term dates — The Joseph Whitaker School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Joseph Whitaker 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.