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Ackworth Mill Dam School term dates
Ackworth Mill Dam 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 Mill Dam 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
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
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
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 7PH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 225
Trust: Waterton Academy Trust
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Website: www.milldamschool.org
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ackworth Mill Dam 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 Mill Dam School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ackworth Mill Dam 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.