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William Howard School term dates
William Howard School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Cumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have William Howard 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
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Cumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1AR
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,312
Trust: Cumbria Education Trust
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Website: www.williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does William Howard School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — William Howard 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 William Howard School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — William Howard School may set its own, so check with the school.