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Pikes Lane Primary School term dates
Pikes Lane Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bolton council's standard term dates. We don't have Pikes Lane Primary 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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Bolton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bolton, Lancashire BL3 5HU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 512
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Website: www.pikeslaneprimaryschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Pikes Lane Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bolton council's standard term dates — Pikes Lane Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Pikes Lane Primary School?
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.