Secondary school · Walsall
Cheslyn Hay Academy term dates
Cheslyn Hay Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Cheslyn Hay 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Walsall, Staffordshire WS6 7JQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,279
Trust: Windsor Academy Trust
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Website: www.cheslynhayacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- 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 Cheslyn Hay 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 Staffordshire council's standard term dates — Cheslyn Hay Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cheslyn Hay 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.