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Galton Valley Primary School term dates
Galton Valley Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Sandwell council's standard term dates. We don't have Galton Valley 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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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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
Sandwell council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Smethwick, West Midlands B66 1BA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 456
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Website: www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, February 2020.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Galton Valley 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 Sandwell council's standard term dates — Galton Valley Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Galton Valley 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.