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St Matthews Church of England Academy term dates
St Matthews Church of England Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. We don't have St Matthews Church of England 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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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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February Half Term
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Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 7NE
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 68
Trust: ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Map: See where St Matthews Church of England Academy is
Website: www.stmatthews.stoke.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected 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 Matthews Church of England 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 Stoke-on-Trent council's standard term dates — St Matthews Church of England Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Matthews Church of England 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.