Primary school · Worthing
Hawthorns Primary School term dates
Hawthorns Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Hawthorns 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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Return date not announced yet
West Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3EZ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 173
Trust: Schoolsworks Academy Trust
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Website: www.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, October 2021. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hawthorns 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 West Sussex council's standard term dates — Hawthorns Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hawthorns 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.