Secondary school · Cradley Heath
Ormiston Forge Academy term dates
Ormiston Forge Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Sandwell council's standard term dates. We don't have Ormiston Forge 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
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
Sandwell council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6QU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,643
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
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Website: www.ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk
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Ofsted checked the school again in April 2025: Standards maintained.
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Quick answers
When does Ormiston Forge 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 Sandwell council's standard term dates — Ormiston Forge Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ormiston Forge 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.