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Devonshire Infant School term dates
Devonshire Infant School 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 Devonshire Infant 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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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
Portsmouth council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Southsea, Hampshire PO4 0AG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 7
Pupils: 171
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Website: www.devonshire.portsmouth.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Devonshire Infant 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 Portsmouth council's standard term dates — Devonshire Infant School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Devonshire Infant 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.