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Whittington Primary and Nursery School term dates
Whittington Primary and Nursery School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Whittington Primary and Nursery 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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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9LG
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 334
Trust: JOHN TAYLOR MAT
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Website: www.whittington-school.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Whittington Primary and Nursery 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 Staffordshire council's standard term dates — Whittington Primary and Nursery School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Whittington Primary and Nursery 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.