Primary school · Cinderford
Steam Mills Primary School term dates
Steam Mills Primary School 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 Steam Mills 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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Return date not announced yet
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
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: Cinderford, Gloucestershire GL14 3JD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 128
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Website: www.steammillsprimary.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Steam Mills 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 Gloucestershire council's standard term dates — Steam Mills Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Steam Mills 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.