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St John's Meads Church of England Primary School term dates
St John's Meads Church of England Primary 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 St John's Meads Church of England 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
East Sussex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7XS
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 162
Trust: Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
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Website: www.sjm.academy
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St John's Meads Church of England Primary 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 — St John's Meads Church of England Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to St John's Meads Church of England 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.