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Westhoughton High School term dates
Westhoughton High 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 Westhoughton High 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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Bolton council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bolton, Lancashire BL5 3BZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,342
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Website: www.westhoughton-high.org
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted judged the school to require significant improvement (January 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: 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 Westhoughton High 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 — Westhoughton High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Westhoughton High 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.