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Hilltop Junior School term dates
Hilltop Junior 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 Hilltop Junior 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: Wickford, Essex SS11 8LT
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 352
Trust: Hearts Academy Trust
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Website: www.hearts-hilltopjun.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2022.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hilltop Junior School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Hilltop Junior 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 Hilltop Junior 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 — Hilltop Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.