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St James' CofE Academy term dates
St James' CofE Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bedford council's standard term dates. We don't have St James' CofE 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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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
Bedford council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4BD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 194
Trust: Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
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Website: www.stjamesprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St James' CofE Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Bedford council's standard term dates — St James' CofE Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St James' CofE Academy?
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.