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The Westleigh School term dates
The Westleigh School 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 The Westleigh 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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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: Leigh, Lancashire WN7 5NL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 976
Trust: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: thewestleighschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2022.
- Personal developmentGood
- 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 The Westleigh 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 Wigan council's standard term dates — The Westleigh School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Westleigh 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.