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The Alternative School

Other independent school · Ages 6–18 · 172 pupils · Accrington

The council’s dates, for reference

The Alternative School sets its own term dates. These are Lancashire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days

Next up: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.

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About The Alternative School

The Alternative School is a school for ages 6 to 18 in Accrington, Lancashire, with 172 pupils.

TypeOther independent school
CouncilLancashire
Pupils172 of 260 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened20 September 2010
URN136237

From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.

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Where it is

30 St. James Street
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1NT

01282851800

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