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Camulos Academy term dates
Camulos Academy breaks up for Christmas Holiday on — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Camulos Academy'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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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Colchester, Essex CO4 6AL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 406
Trust: REAch2 Academy Trust
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Website: www.camulosacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Camulos Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Camulos Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Camulos Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.