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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School term dates
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary 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 Nicholas Hawksmoor 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
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: Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6JA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 429
Trust: The Hawksmoor Learning Trust
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Website: www.nicholashawksmooracademy.com
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary 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 — Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary 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.