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Shears Green Junior School term dates
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have Shears Green 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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Gravesend, Kent DA11 7JB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 493
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Website: www.shearsgreenjuniorschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Shears Green Junior School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Kent council's standard term dates — Shears Green Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Shears Green 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.