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The James Cambell Primary School term dates
The James Cambell Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Barking and Dagenham council's standard term dates. We don't have The James Cambell 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
Barking and Dagenham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dagenham, Essex RM9 6TD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 602
Trust: Partnership Learning
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Website: www.jamescambell.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The James Cambell 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 Barking and Dagenham council's standard term dates — The James Cambell Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The James Cambell 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.