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Smestow Academy term dates
Smestow Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wolverhampton council's standard term dates. We don't have Smestow 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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Back to school:
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
Wolverhampton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Wolverhampton WV3 8HU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 589
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Website: www.smestowacademy.co.uk
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Quick answers
When does Smestow 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 Wolverhampton council's standard term dates — Smestow Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Smestow 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.