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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery term dates
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Portsmouth council's standard term dates. We don't have Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery'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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Portsmouth council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 1FG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 668
Trust: University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust
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Website: arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2021: 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 Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Portsmouth council's standard term dates — Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery?
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.