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Great Denham Primary School term dates
Great Denham Primary School 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 Denham 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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Back to school:
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 MK40 4GG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 677
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Website: www.greatdenhamprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2023: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Great Denham 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 Bedford council's standard term dates — Great Denham Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Great Denham 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.