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Walsall Academy term dates
Walsall Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Walsall council's standard term dates. We don't have Walsall 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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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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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
Walsall council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Walsall, West Midlands WS3 3LX
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,423
Trust: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.walsallacademy.com
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2019: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Walsall 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 Walsall council's standard term dates — Walsall Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Walsall 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.