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Montgomery Primary School, Colchester term dates
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester'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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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Colchester, Essex CO2 9QG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 608
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Website: www.montgomery-pri.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Montgomery Primary School, Colchester go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 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 — Montgomery Primary School, Colchester may set its own, so check with the school.