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Devonshire Junior Academy term dates
Devonshire Junior Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Sandwell council's standard term dates. We don't have Devonshire Junior 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
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:
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
Sandwell council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Smethwick, West Midlands B67 7AT
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 349
Trust: Victoria Academies Trust
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Website: www.devonshireacademies.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in September 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 Junior 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 Sandwell council's standard term dates — Devonshire Junior Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Devonshire Junior 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.