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University Collegiate School term dates
University Collegiate School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bolton council's standard term dates. We don't have University Collegiate 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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Back to school:
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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Bolton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bolton, Greater Manchester BL3 5AG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 683
Trust: QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
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Website: ucs-bolton.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in September 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formGood
- 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 University Collegiate 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 Bolton council's standard term dates — University Collegiate School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to University Collegiate 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.