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William Edwards School term dates
William Edwards School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Thurrock council's standard term dates. We don't have William Edwards 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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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Thurrock council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Grays, Essex RM16 3NJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 984
Trust: South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited
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Website: williamedwards.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does William Edwards 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 Thurrock council's standard term dates — William Edwards School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to William Edwards 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.