Not applicable school · Salford, Greater Manchester
Arbour Academy term dates
Arbour Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Salford council's standard term dates. We don't have Arbour Academy'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
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
Salford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester M5 5AG
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 44
Trust: KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.arbouracademy.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2019: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Arbour Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Salford council's standard term dates — Arbour Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Arbour Academy?
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.