Secondary school · Much Wenlock
William Brookes School term dates
William Brookes School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Shropshire council's standard term dates. We don't have William Brookes 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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Return date not announced yet
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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Shropshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6NB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 748
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Website: williambrookes.com
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2023: 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 William Brookes 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 Shropshire council's standard term dates — William Brookes School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to William Brookes 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.