Primary school · Halstead
de Vere Primary School term dates
de Vere Primary School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have de Vere 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
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: Halstead, Essex CO9 3EA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 203
Trust: Attain Academy Partnership
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Website: www.devere.essex.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2023.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does de Vere Primary School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — de Vere Primary School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does de Vere Primary School 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 — de Vere Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.