Waterhead Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 761 pupils · Oldham
The council’s dates, for reference
Waterhead Academy sets its own term dates. These are Oldham’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Read from oldham.gov.uk/info/200226/schools_and_colleges/1960/school_hol. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Waterhead Academy
Waterhead Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Oldham, with 761 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
CouncilOldham
Pupils761 of 1,500 places
AdmitsMixed
Opened1 September 2016
URN144508
Websitewww.waterheadacademy.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Where it is
Huddersfield RoadOldham
Greater Manchester
OL4 3NY
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