Primary school · Barnstaple
Orchard Vale Community School term dates
Orchard Vale Community School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Devon council's standard term dates. We don't have Orchard Vale Community 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Devon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8QY
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 311
Trust: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
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Website: www.ovschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Orchard Vale Community School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 22 October 2027. This is from Devon council's standard term dates — Orchard Vale Community School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orchard Vale Community School?
Pupils return on Monday, 1 November 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.