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Dixons Middleton Academy term dates
Dixons Middleton Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Rochdale council's standard term dates. We don't have Dixons Middleton 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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Rochdale council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Manchester M24 2GT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,319
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Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2024: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dixons Middleton 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 Rochdale council's standard term dates — Dixons Middleton Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Dixons Middleton 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.