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Horbury Academy term dates
Horbury Academy 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 Horbury 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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: Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 5HE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,070
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Website: horbury.accordmat.org
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Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
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Quick answers
When does Horbury 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 Wakefield council's standard term dates — Horbury Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Horbury 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.