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Sir Thomas Wharton Academy term dates
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Doncaster council's standard term dates. We don't have Sir Thomas Wharton 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.
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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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
Doncaster council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN12 1HH
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,226
Trust: Maltby Learning Trust
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Website: www.stwcc.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Sir Thomas Wharton 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 Doncaster council's standard term dates — Sir Thomas Wharton Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sir Thomas Wharton 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.