Primary school · Ipswich
Castle Hill Junior School term dates
Castle Hill Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Castle Hill Junior 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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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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6QD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 288
Trust: Asset Education
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Website: www.castlehillprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Castle Hill Junior School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Castle Hill Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Castle Hill Junior 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.