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St Matthew's RC High School term dates
St Matthew's RC High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Manchester council's standard term dates. We don't have St Matthew's RC High 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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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
Manchester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Manchester M40 0EW
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,327
Trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.smrchs.com
Ofsted
Inspected in October 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- 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 St Matthew's RC High 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 Manchester council's standard term dates — St Matthew's RC High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Matthew's RC High 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.