Primary school · Harpenden
The Grove Junior School term dates
The Grove Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have The Grove Junior 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.
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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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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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1QB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 350
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Website: www.thegrovejunior.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in December 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 The Grove Junior 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 Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — The Grove Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Grove Junior 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.