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Unstone Junior School term dates
Unstone Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Derbyshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Unstone 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Derbyshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 4AB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 49
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Website: www.unstone.derbyshire.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (January 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Unstone 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 Derbyshire council's standard term dates — Unstone Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Unstone 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.