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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill term dates
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill'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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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5 to 11
Pupils: 412
Trust: Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
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Website: www.st-johns-school.com
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill?
Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.