Primary school · West Sussex
Portfield Primary Academy term dates
Portfield Primary Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are West Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have Portfield Primary Academy'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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Return date not announced yet
West Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: West Sussex PO19 7HA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 288
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
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Website: www.portfield-tkat.org
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- 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 Portfield Primary Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from West Sussex council's standard term dates — Portfield Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Portfield Primary Academy?
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.