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Cliffdale Primary Academy term dates
Cliffdale Primary Academy 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 Cliffdale Primary 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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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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
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 PO2 0SN
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 218
Trust: Solent Academies Trust
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Website: www.cliffdaleprimaryacademy.info
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2022: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Cliffdale Primary Academy 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 — Cliffdale Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Cliffdale Primary Academy?
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.