Primary school · Melksham
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School term dates
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Wiltshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Forest and Sandridge Church of England 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
Wiltshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 7GN
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 460
Trust: The White Horse Federation
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Website: www.Forestsandridge.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2019: 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 Forest and Sandridge Church of England 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 Wiltshire council's standard term dates — Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Forest and Sandridge Church of England 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.