Primary school · Chelmsford
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery term dates
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery 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 Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery'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: Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2JH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 413
Trust: The Brickfields Trust
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Website: www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery 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 Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery 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 — Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery may set its own, so check with the school.