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Upton-by-Chester High School term dates
Upton-by-Chester High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have Upton-by-Chester 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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chester, Cheshire CH2 1NN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,728
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Website: www.uptonhigh.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
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Quick answers
When does Upton-by-Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — Upton-by-Chester High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Upton-by-Chester 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.