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Perryfields Junior School term dates
Perryfields Junior School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Perryfields Junior 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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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7PP
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 301
Trust: Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust: Led by Perryfields Junior School Limited
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Website: www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, February 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Perryfields Junior School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Perryfields Junior School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Perryfields Junior School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Perryfields Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.