Primary school · Cowes
Lanesend Primary School term dates
Lanesend Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Isle of Wight council's standard term dates. We don't have Lanesend 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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Isle of Wight council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7ES
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 346
Trust: Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
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Website: www.lanesendprimary.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in July 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lanesend Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Isle of Wight council's standard term dates — Lanesend Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Lanesend 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.