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The Hathershaw College term dates
The Hathershaw College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oldham council's standard term dates. We don't have The Hathershaw College'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
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
Oldham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Oldham, Greater Manchester OL8 3EP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,034
Trust: The Pinnacle Learning Trust
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Website: www.hathershaw.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Ofsted checked the school again in December 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 The Hathershaw College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Oldham council's standard term dates — The Hathershaw College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Hathershaw College?
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.