Secondary school · Newton-le-Willows
Hope Academy term dates
Hope Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are St. Helens council's standard term dates. We don't have Hope 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
St. Helens council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside WA12 0AQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,235
Trust: The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust
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Website: www.hopeacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- 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 Hope 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 St. Helens council's standard term dates — Hope Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hope 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.