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Salford City Academy term dates
Salford City Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Salford council's standard term dates. We don't have Salford City 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
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
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
Salford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Manchester M30 7PQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 876
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.salfordcity-academy.org
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Salford City 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 Salford council's standard term dates — Salford City Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Salford City 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.