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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School term dates
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wigan council's standard term dates. We don't have Highfield St Matthew's Church of England 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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Wigan council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Wigan, Lancashire WN3 6BL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 415
Trust: LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- 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 Highfield St Matthew's Church of England 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 Wigan council's standard term dates — Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Highfield St Matthew's Church of England 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.