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Cloughwood Academy term dates
Cloughwood Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have Cloughwood 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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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1NU
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 8 to 18
Pupils: 120
Trust: KALEIDOSCOPE LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.cloughwood.com
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2021: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Cloughwood 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 Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — Cloughwood Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cloughwood 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.