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Hereward Primary School term dates
Hereward 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 Hereward 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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
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: Loughton, Essex IG10 2HR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 445
Trust: Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
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Website: www.herewardprimary.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, June 2024.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hereward 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 — Hereward 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 Hereward 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 — Hereward Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.