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The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford term dates
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford'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
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1PA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 314
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Website: www.cathedralschool.co.uk
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Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford 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 — The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford may set its own, so check with the school.