Secondary school · Walsall
Great Wyrley Academy term dates
Great Wyrley 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 Great Wyrley 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.
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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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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, West Midlands WS6 6LQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 606
Trust: Windsor Academy Trust
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Website: greatwyrleyacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Great Wyrley 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 — Great Wyrley Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Great Wyrley 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.