Primary school · Southend-on-Sea
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery term dates
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. We don't have Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery'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
Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9NP
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 421
Trust: Southend East Community Academy Trust
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Website: www.thorpedene.secat.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Southend-on-Sea council's standard term dates — Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery?
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.