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Grove Wood Primary School term dates
Grove Wood Primary School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Grove Wood 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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8UA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 630
Trust: Grove Wood Academy Trust
Map: See where Grove Wood Primary School is
Website: www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in December 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Grove Wood Primary School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Grove Wood Primary School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Grove Wood Primary School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Grove Wood Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.