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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School term dates
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wakefield council's standard term dates. We don't have Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant 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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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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
Wakefield council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF7 7HH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 229
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Website: www.ackworthhowardschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Wakefield council's standard term dates — Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.