Primary school · Stowmarket
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery term dates
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Helmingham Primary School and Nursery'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
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 30
Trust: CONSORTIUM TRUST
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Website: www.helminghamprimaryschool.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Helmingham Primary School and Nursery break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Helmingham Primary School and Nursery may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Helmingham Primary School and Nursery?
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.