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Fred Nicholson School term dates
Fred Nicholson 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 Fred Nicholson 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: Swaffham PE37 7BB
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 3 to 19
Pupils: 195
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Website: www.frednicholson.norfolk.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Some aspects not as strong.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Fred Nicholson 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 — Fred Nicholson School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Fred Nicholson 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.