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Manchester Communication Academy term dates
Manchester Communication Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Manchester council's standard term dates. We don't have Manchester Communication 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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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
Manchester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Manchester M40 8NT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,240
Trust: Greater Manchester Academies Trust
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- 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 Manchester Communication 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 Manchester council's standard term dates — Manchester Communication Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Manchester Communication 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.