Primary school · Maidstone
Palace Wood Primary School term dates
Palace Wood Primary School breaks up for Christmas 2026 on — back to school .
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have Palace Wood 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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Maidstone, Kent ME16 0AB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 417
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Website: www.palacewoodprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Palace Wood Primary School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Kent council's standard term dates — Palace Wood Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Palace Wood Primary School?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.