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R A Butler Junior School term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have R A Butler 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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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3DG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 384
Trust: Saffron Academy Trust
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Website: www.rab.academy
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2022: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does R A Butler 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 — R A Butler Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to R A Butler Junior 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.