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Orchard Community Primary School term dates
Orchard Community Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Leicestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have Orchard Community 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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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
Leicestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Derby, Derbyshire DE74 2QU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 303
Trust: Symphony Learning Trust
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Website: www.orchardprimary.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2021. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Orchard Community Primary 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 Leicestershire council's standard term dates — Orchard Community Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orchard Community Primary 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.