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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School term dates
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are East Sussex council's standard term dates. We don't have South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery 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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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
East Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2HS
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 230
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Website: www.southmalling.com
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2020: 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 South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery 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 East Sussex council's standard term dates — South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery 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.