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Merrydale Junior School term dates
Merrydale Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicester council's standard term dates. We don't have Merrydale Junior 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Leicester council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 0PL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 354
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Website: www.merrydalejuniors.com
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2019.
- 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 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Merrydale Junior 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 Leicester council's standard term dates — Merrydale Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Merrydale Junior School?
Pupils return on Monday, 26 October 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.