Primary school · Basildon
Merrylands Primary School term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Merrylands 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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basildon, Essex SS15 6QS
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 542
Trust: Berlesduna Academy Trust
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Website: www.merrylandsprimaryschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 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 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Merrylands Primary 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 — Merrylands Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Merrylands Primary School?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.