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Shaftesbury Primary School term dates
Shaftesbury Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Newham council's standard term dates. We don't have Shaftesbury 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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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
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
Newham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: London E7 8PF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 640
Trust: THE BOLEYN TRUST
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Website: www.shaftesburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExceptional
- Early yearsExceptional
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExceptional
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Shaftesbury 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 Newham council's standard term dates — Shaftesbury Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Shaftesbury 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.