Primary school · Pontefract
Ark De Lacy Primary School term dates
Ark De Lacy Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wakefield council's standard term dates. We don't have Ark De Lacy Primary School'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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Return date not announced yet
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
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Wakefield council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 2TG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 342
Trust: Pontefract Academies Trust
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Website: arkdelacy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ark De Lacy Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Wakefield council's standard term dates — Ark De Lacy Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ark De Lacy Primary School?
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.