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The Birches School term dates
The Birches 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 The Birches 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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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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 M20 2XZ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 168
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Website: www.thebirchesschool.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in July 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Birches 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 — The Birches School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Birches 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.