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Thornham St. James CofE Primary School term dates
Thornham St. James CofE Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Oldham council's standard term dates. We don't have Thornham St. James CofE 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
Oldham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Oldham, Lancashire OL2 6XT
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 197
Trust: CROMPTON HOUSE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
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Website: www.stjamesthornham.oldham.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2023: 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 Thornham St. James CofE 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 Oldham council's standard term dates — Thornham St. James CofE Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Thornham St. James CofE 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.