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Orsett Church of England Primary School term dates
Orsett Church of England Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Thurrock council's standard term dates. We don't have Orsett Church of England 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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Return date not announced yet
Thurrock council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Grays, Essex RM16 3JR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 202
Trust: The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
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Website: www.orsettprimary.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (April 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Orsett Church of England 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 Thurrock council's standard term dates — Orsett Church of England Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Orsett Church of England 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.