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John Blandy Primary School term dates
John Blandy Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have John Blandy 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.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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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
Oxfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5DJ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 296
Trust: CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
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Website: www.johnblandyprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (December 2025).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2021: 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 John Blandy 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 Oxfordshire council's standard term dates — John Blandy Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Blandy 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.