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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes term dates
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southwark council's standard term dates. We don't have John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes'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
Southwark council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London SE5 0PQ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 452
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Website: www.johnruskin.southwark.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Southwark council's standard term dates — John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes?
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.