Secondary school · Ilford
Valentines High School term dates
Valentines High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Redbridge council's standard term dates. We don't have Valentines 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
Redbridge council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ilford, Essex IG2 6HX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,357
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Website: www.valentines-sch.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionExceptional
- AchievementExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExceptional
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Valentines 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 Redbridge council's standard term dates — Valentines High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Valentines 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.