Secondary school · West Bromwich
Sandwell Academy term dates
Sandwell Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Sandwell council's standard term dates. We don't have Sandwell 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
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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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
Sandwell council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 4LG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,463
Trust: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- 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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell council's standard term dates — Sandwell Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sandwell 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.