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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton term dates
St Richard's Roman Catholic 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 Richard's Roman Catholic 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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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: Manchester M46 0HA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 184
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Website: www.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- 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 St Richard's Roman Catholic 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 Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St Richard's Roman Catholic 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.