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Ormskirk School term dates
Ormskirk School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have Ormskirk School'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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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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
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 2AT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,169
Trust: Endeavour Learning Trust
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Website: www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ormskirk School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Ormskirk School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Ormskirk School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Ormskirk School may set its own, so check with the school.