Primary school · Stoke-on-Trent
New Ford Academy term dates
New Ford Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. We don't have New Ford 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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February Half Term
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Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1PY
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 465
Trust: The Lighthouse Trust
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Website: www.newford.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, June 2023.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does New Ford 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 Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates — New Ford Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to New Ford 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.