Secondary school · Heywood
Newhouse Academy term dates
Newhouse 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 Newhouse 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: Heywood, Lancashire OL10 2NT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 974
Trust: HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.newhouseacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, November 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- 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 Newhouse 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 — Newhouse Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Newhouse 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.