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Stifford Clays Primary School term dates
Stifford Clays Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Thurrock council's standard term dates. We don't have Stifford Clays 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
Thurrock council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Grays, Essex RM16 2ST
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 606
Trust: South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited
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Website: stiffordclays.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2022.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in September 2019: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Stifford Clays 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 Thurrock council's standard term dates — Stifford Clays Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Stifford Clays 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.