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Wayfield Primary School term dates
Wayfield Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Medway council's standard term dates. We don't have Wayfield 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Medway council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Chatham, Kent ME5 0HH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 428
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Website: www.wayfield.medway.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (December 2025). Safeguarding standards: not met (December 2025).
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- 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 Wayfield 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 Medway council's standard term dates — Wayfield Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Wayfield 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.