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Willow Bank School term dates
Willow Bank School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are St. Helens council's standard term dates. We don't have Willow Bank 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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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
St. Helens council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside WA12 8DE
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 8 to 16
Pupils: 70
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Website: www.willowbank.st-helens.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Willow Bank 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 St. Helens council's standard term dates — Willow Bank School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Willow Bank 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.