Primary school · Lowestoft
Pakefield Primary School term dates
Pakefield Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Pakefield 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
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7AQ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 274
Trust: The Active Learning Trust Limited
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Website: www.pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Pakefield Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Pakefield Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Pakefield 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.