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Gorseland Primary School term dates
Gorseland Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Gorseland 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
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: IPSWICH, Suffolk IP5 3QR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 461
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Website: www.gorseland.net
Ofsted
Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (December 2025).
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- Early yearsExpected standard
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Gorseland Primary 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 Suffolk council's standard term dates — Gorseland Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Gorseland 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.