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Orchard Infant School term dates
Orchard Infant School 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 Orchard Infant 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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Hampshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Southampton, Hampshire SO45 4SB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 7
Pupils: 270
Trust: UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.orchard-inf.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, March 2022. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Orchard Infant 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 Hampshire council's standard term dates — Orchard Infant School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orchard Infant 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.