Secondary school · Barnoldswick
West Craven High School term dates
West Craven High School 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 West Craven 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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
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
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 5TB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 528
Trust: Pendle Education Trust
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Website: www.westcraven.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, July 2024.
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does West Craven High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — West Craven High School 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 West Craven High School 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 — West Craven High School may set its own, so check with the school.