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Drove Primary School term dates
Drove Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Swindon council's standard term dates. We don't have Drove 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
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
Swindon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3AH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 706
Trust: The White Horse Federation
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Website: drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Drove Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Swindon council's standard term dates — Drove Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Drove 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.