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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy term dates
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy'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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Hertfordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NS
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 234
Trust: REAch2 Academy Trust
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Website: www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in December 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Hertfordshire council's standard term dates — Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
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.