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Shackleton Primary School term dates
Shackleton Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bedford council's standard term dates. We don't have Shackleton 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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Bedford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9LZ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 487
Trust: Heart Academies Trust
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Website: www.shackletonprimary.co.uk
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 teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- 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 Shackleton 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 Bedford council's standard term dates — Shackleton Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Shackleton 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.