Primary school · Melton Mowbray
Great Dalby School term dates
Great Dalby School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have Great Dalby 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
Leicestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 2HA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 137
Trust: Bradgate Education Partnership
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Website: www.greatdalby.bepschools.org
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- 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 Great Dalby School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Leicestershire council's standard term dates — Great Dalby School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Great Dalby School?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.