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Charles Dickens Primary School term dates
Charles Dickens Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southwark council's standard term dates. We don't have Charles Dickens 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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Southwark council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London SE1 1AF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 494
Trust: The Charter Schools Educational Trust
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Website: www.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, September 2019. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Charles Dickens 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 Southwark council's standard term dates — Charles Dickens Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Charles Dickens 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.