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Eccleston Mere Primary School term dates
Eccleston Mere Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are St. Helens council's standard term dates. We don't have Eccleston Mere 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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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
St. Helens council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: St Helens, Merseyside WA10 5NX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 397
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Website: www.ecclestonmere.st-helens.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Eccleston Mere 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 St. Helens council's standard term dates — Eccleston Mere Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Eccleston Mere 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.