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Firside Junior School term dates
Firside Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Norfolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Firside Junior 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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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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Norfolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5NF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 327
Trust: The Wensum Trust
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Website: www.wensumtrust.org.uk/firsidejunior
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Firside Junior School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Norfolk council's standard term dates — Firside Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Firside Junior 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.