Whalley Range 11-18 High School term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Whalley Range 11-18 High School, a secondary school in Manchester.

From the school’s own website · last checked 29 September 2026

Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026

2026/27

TermFirst dayLast day
Autumn termTue 1 September 2026Fri 18 December 2026
Spring termMon 4 January 2027Thu 25 March 2027
Summer termMon 12 April 2027Fri 16 July 2027

Holidays and closures

WhatWhen
Staff Training DayINSETThu 27 Aug – Fri 28 August 2026
October half termMon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
Staff Training DayINSETFri 4 December 2026
Christmas HolidayMon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027
ChristmasFri 25 December 2026
February half termMon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027
EasterFri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
EasterMon 29 March 2027
May DayMon 3 May 2027
Spring Bank HolidayMon 31 May 2027
May half termMon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027
Staff Training DaysINSETMon 19 Jul – Tue 20 July 2027
Summer holidayFrom Mon 19 July 2027

Before you book

These dates are taken from Whalley Range 11-18 High School’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.

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Quick answers

When does Whalley Range 11-18 High School go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Tue 1 September 2026.

When is October half term at Whalley Range 11-18 High School?

Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.

When does Whalley Range 11-18 High School break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027.

When is the Easter holiday?

Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.

When is the last day of the school year?

Fri 16 July 2027.

How many INSET days does Whalley Range 11-18 High School have?

3 published so far: Thu 27 Aug – Fri 28 August 2026; Fri 4 December 2026; Mon 19 Jul – Tue 20 July 2027.

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