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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School term dates
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Bromley council's standard term dates. We don't have St James' Roman Catholic 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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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
Bromley council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Orpington, Kent BR5 1BL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 216
Trust: ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St James' Roman Catholic Primary School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 16 October 2026. This is from Bromley council's standard term dates — St James' Roman Catholic Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St James' Roman Catholic 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.