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The Winsford Academy term dates
The Winsford Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have The Winsford 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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2BT
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 945
Trust: HALLIARD TRUST
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Website: winsford.academy
Ofsted
Inspected in July 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Winsford 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 Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — The Winsford Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Winsford 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.