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Ellison Primary Academy term dates
Ellison Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Ellison Primary 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
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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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 0BL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 329
Trust: The Societas Trust
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Website: www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2019: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ellison Primary 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 Staffordshire council's standard term dates — Ellison Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Ellison Primary 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.