Primary school · Coleford
St John's C of E Academy term dates
St John's C of E Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have St John's C of E 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
October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8DU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 155
Trust: The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
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Website: www.stjohns-academy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John's C of E 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 Gloucestershire council's standard term dates — St John's C of E Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John's C of E 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.