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Smithills School term dates
Smithills School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bolton council's standard term dates. We don't have Smithills School'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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Bolton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bolton, Lancashire BL1 6JS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,203
Trust: The Bolton Impact Trust
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Website: www.smithillsschool.net
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Smithills School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bolton council's standard term dates — Smithills School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Smithills School?
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.