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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School term dates
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Malcolm Arnold Preparatory 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
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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West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 6JW
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 401
Trust: The David Ross Education Trust
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Website: www.malcolmarnoldprep.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2023: 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 Malcolm Arnold Preparatory 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 West Northamptonshire council's standard term dates — Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Malcolm Arnold Preparatory 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.