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Outwood Academy Freeston term dates
Outwood Academy Freeston breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wakefield council's standard term dates. We don't have Outwood Academy Freeston'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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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
Wakefield council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Normanton WF6 1HZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 993
Trust: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.freeston.outwood.com
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- 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 Outwood Academy Freeston break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Wakefield council's standard term dates — Outwood Academy Freeston may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Outwood Academy Freeston?
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.