Secondary school · Gorton
Cedar Mount Academy term dates
Cedar Mount Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Manchester council's standard term dates. We don't have Cedar Mount 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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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
Manchester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Gorton, Greater Manchester M18 7DT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 724
Trust: Bright Futures Educational Trust
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Website: cedarmount.bright-futures.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Cedar Mount 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 Manchester council's standard term dates — Cedar Mount Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cedar Mount 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.