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West Horndon Primary School term dates
West Horndon Primary School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have West Horndon 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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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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Back to school:
May Half Term
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Back to school:
Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Brentwood, Essex CM13 3TR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 180
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Website: www.westhorndon.essex.sch.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2022.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does West Horndon Primary School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — West Horndon Primary School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does West Horndon Primary School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Essex council's standard term dates — West Horndon Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.