Primary school · Witham
Silver End Academy term dates
Silver End 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 Silver End 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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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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Witham, Essex CM8 3RZ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 344
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Website: www.silverendschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
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- Early yearsExpected standard
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Silver End Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — Silver End 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 Silver End 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 — Silver End Academy may set its own, so check with the school.