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Derwent Primary School term dates
Derwent Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derby council's standard term dates. We don't have Derwent 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
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
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
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Derby council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Derby, Derbyshire DE21 6AL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 313
Trust: ONE ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.derwentprimary.net
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (March 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Derwent 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 Derby council's standard term dates — Derwent Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Derwent 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.