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John Wheeldon Primary Academy term dates
John Wheeldon Primary 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 John Wheeldon Primary 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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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: Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 3LX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 536
Trust: Staffordshire University Academies Trust
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Website: www.johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2019.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does John Wheeldon Primary 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 — John Wheeldon Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Wheeldon Primary 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.