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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield term dates
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wigan council's standard term dates. We don't have St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield'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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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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Wigan council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Wigan, Lancashire WN4 9PF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,204
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Website: www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: 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 St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Wigan council's standard term dates — St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?
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.