Secondary school · Altrincham
Saint Ambrose College term dates
Saint Ambrose College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Trafford council's standard term dates. We don't have Saint Ambrose College'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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Return date not announced yet
Trafford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,096
Trust: THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2025: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Saint Ambrose College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Trafford council's standard term dates — Saint Ambrose College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Saint Ambrose College?
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.