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Sir John Thursby Community College

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,121 pupils · Burnley

The council’s dates, for reference

Sir John Thursby Community College 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 Sir John Thursby Community College

Sir John Thursby Community College is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Burnley, Lancashire, with 1,121 pupils.

TypeFoundation school
PhaseSecondary
CouncilLancashire
Pupils1,121 of 1,125 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 August 2006
URN134996

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

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Basnett Street Nursery School
0.3 mi · Nursery
Heasandford Primary School
0.5 mi · Primary
Silver Birch School
0.7 mi · Special

Where it is

Eastern Avenue
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2AT

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