Primary school · Lichfield
Scotch Orchard Primary School term dates
Scotch Orchard Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Scotch Orchard 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
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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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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February Half Term
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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 6DE
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 194
Trust: THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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Website: scotchorchard.staffs.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Scotch Orchard Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Staffordshire council's standard term dates — Scotch Orchard Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Scotch Orchard Primary School?
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.