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Kingswode Hoe School term dates
Kingswode Hoe 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 Kingswode Hoe 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: Colchester, Essex CO3 3QJ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 5 to 16
Pupils: 167
Trust: Seax Trust
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Website: www.kingswodehoe.com
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Kingswode Hoe School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Kingswode Hoe 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 Kingswode Hoe 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 — Kingswode Hoe School may set its own, so check with the school.