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Forest Gate Academy term dates
Forest Gate Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Trafford council's standard term dates. We don't have Forest Gate 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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Return date not announced yet
Trafford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Manchester, Greater Manchester M31 4PN
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 215
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Website: forestgateacademy.co.uk
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Ofsted checked the school again in December 2023: the school remains Good.
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Quick answers
When does Forest Gate 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 Trafford council's standard term dates — Forest Gate Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Forest Gate 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.