Secondary school · Torquay
The Spires College term dates
The Spires College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Torbay council's standard term dates. We don't have The Spires 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
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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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
Torbay council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Torquay, Devon TQ1 3PE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,154
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Website: thespirescollege.com
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2022: 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 Spires College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Torbay council's standard term dates — The Spires College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Spires College?
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.