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Barrow CofE Primary School term dates
Barrow CofE Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. We don't have Barrow CofE Primary 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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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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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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Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chester, Cheshire CH3 7HW
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 48
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Website: www.barrowcofeschool.com
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (February 2026). Safeguarding standards: not met (February 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2022: 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 Barrow CofE Primary 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 Cheshire West and Chester council's standard term dates — Barrow CofE Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Barrow CofE Primary 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.