Primary school · Halstead
Richard de Clare Community Academy term dates
Richard de Clare Community Academy 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 Richard de Clare Community 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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Back to school:
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: Halstead, Essex CO9 2JT
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 370
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
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Website: www.richarddeclare.com
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Richard de Clare Community Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Richard de Clare Community Academy 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 Richard de Clare Community Academy 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 — Richard de Clare Community Academy may set its own, so check with the school.