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Gainsborough Primary School term dates
Gainsborough Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Newham council's standard term dates. We don't have Gainsborough 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
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Newham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London E15 3AF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 198
Trust: The Compass Partnership of Schools
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Website: www.gainsborough.newham.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Gainsborough 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 Newham council's standard term dates — Gainsborough Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Gainsborough 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.