Secondary school · Stoke-on-Trent
Birches Head Academy term dates
Birches Head Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. We don't have Birches Head 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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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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February Half Term
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Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST2 8DD
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 925
Trust: FRANK FIELD EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.bircheshead.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Birches Head 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 Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates — Birches Head Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Birches Head 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.