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Altrincham College term dates
Altrincham College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Trafford council's standard term dates. We don't have Altrincham College'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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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
Trafford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 8QW
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
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Quick answers
When does Altrincham College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Trafford council's standard term dates — Altrincham College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Altrincham College?
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.