Primary school · Wakefield
Blackgates Primary Academy term dates
Blackgates Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leeds council's standard term dates. We don't have Blackgates Primary 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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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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Leeds council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Wakefield WF3 1QQ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 233
Trust: Leodis Academies Trust
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Website: www.blackgates.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Blackgates Primary 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 Leeds council's standard term dates — Blackgates Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Blackgates Primary 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.