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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton term dates
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton 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 Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton'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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Christmas 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: Manchester, Greater Manchester M46 9FD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 397
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Website: www.saintphilips.wigan.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- 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 Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton 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 Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton?
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.