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Holyhead School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · 1,257 pupils · Handsworth, Birmingham

The council’s dates, for reference

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

Term dates 2027 / 28

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 2 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
107 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 7 April 2028
95 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 14 February 2028 to Friday, 18 February 2028
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 8 April 2028 to Sunday, 23 April 2028
16 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 24 April 2028 to Friday, 21 July 2028
89 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 29 May 2028 to Friday, 2 June 2028
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days

Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.

Published through to 2027/28.

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Read from birmingham.gov.uk/info/20014/schools_and_learning/685/school_t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.

Last checked 31 August 2026

About Holyhead School

Holyhead School is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 18 in Handsworth, Birmingham, with 1,257 pupils.

TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilBirmingham
Pupils1,257 of 1,250 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 August 2011
URN137034

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

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Hamilton School
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Oasis Academy Boulton
0.4 mi · Primary
Oasis Academy Wattville
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James Watt Primary School
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Where it is

Milestone Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham
West Midlands
B21 0HN

01215231960

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Ofsted

Good

Overall effectiveness at the inspection of 4 February 2020, under the framework Ofsted used before September 2025. Not reinspected since.

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