Primary school · Basingstoke
Merton Infant School and Nursery term dates
Merton Infant School and Nursery breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hampshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Merton Infant School and 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.
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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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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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 7
Pupils: 216
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Website: www.mertoninfants.com
Ofsted
Inspected in July 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2024: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Merton Infant School and Nursery break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Hampshire council's standard term dates — Merton Infant School and Nursery may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Merton Infant School and Nursery?
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.