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Watton Junior School term dates
Watton Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Norfolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Watton 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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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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Norfolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Thetford, Norfolk IP25 6AL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 311
Trust: CLARION CORVUS TRUST
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Website: www.wattonwestfieldandjunior.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- 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 Watton Junior School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Norfolk council's standard term dates — Watton Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Watton 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.