Secondary school · Stoke-on-Trent
The Excel Academy term dates
The Excel 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 The Excel 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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
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 ST1 6LG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,184
Trust: ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.excelacademy.info
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Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: the school remains Good.
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Quick answers
When does The Excel 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 — The Excel Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Excel 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.