Primary school · South Ockendon
Somers Heath Primary School term dates
Somers Heath Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Thurrock council's standard term dates. We don't have Somers Heath 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
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Thurrock council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: South Ockendon, Essex RM15 5LX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 415
Trust: CATALYST ACADEMIES TRUST
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Website: www.somersheathprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Somers Heath 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 Thurrock council's standard term dates — Somers Heath Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Somers Heath 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.