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Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy term dates
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bedford council's standard term dates. We don't have Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy'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
Bedford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK44 3HZ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 176
Trust: Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
Map: See where Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy is
Website: www.gbpa.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2022.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bedford council's standard term dates — Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy?
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.