Primary school · Gillingham
Hempstead Infant School term dates
Hempstead Infant School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have Hempstead Infant 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.
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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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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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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Gillingham, Kent ME7 3QG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 7
Pupils: 251
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2024: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hempstead Infant 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 Medway council's standard term dates — Hempstead Infant School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Hempstead Infant 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.