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Thomas Harding Junior School term dates
Thomas Harding Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Thomas Harding 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.
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
Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1LR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 238
Trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
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Website: www.thomasharding.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2021: 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 Thomas Harding 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 Buckinghamshire council's standard term dates — Thomas Harding Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Thomas Harding 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.