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Term Dates

School Term Dates

Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term 2025

Monday 1 September to Friday 24 October

Half Term: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October

Monday 3 November to Friday 19 December

Christmas Holidays: Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January

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Spring Term 2026

Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February

Half Term: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February

Monday 23 February to Friday 27 March

Easter Holidays: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April

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Summer Term 2026

Monday 13 April to Friday 22 May

Half Term: Monday 25 May to Friday 29th May

Monday 1 June to Monday 20 July

Summer Holiday: Tuesday 21 July onwards

The planned INSET dates for the academic year 2025-2026 (where school is closed to pupils and visitors) are: Monday 1st September 2025; Tuesday 2nd September 2025; Monday 5th January 2026; Monday 22nd June 2026; Monday 20th July 2026.

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Term Dates 2026-2027

Autumn Term 2026

Tuesday 1 September to Friday 23 October

Half Term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October

Monday 2 November to Friday 18 December

Christmas Holidays: Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January

Spring Term 2027

Monday 4 January to Friday 12 February

Half Term: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February

Monday 22 February to Thursday 25 March

Easter Holidays: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April

Summer Term 2027

Monday 12 April to Friday 28 May

Half Term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June

Monday 7 June to Wednesday 21 July

Summer Holiday: Thursday 22 July onwards

These 2026-2027 term dates total 195 days from which schools should choose 5 days to set aside as professional training days. These additional 5 professional training days, where school will be closed to pupils, parents and visitors, will be confirmed during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Latest News

23rd Jul - School is now closed for the summer holiday. During this time, wellbeing information can be found on the 'Pupil Welfare' page under the Safeguarding menu above. We look forward to welcoming our pupils, parents and visitors back to school on Wednesday 3rd September. Happy summer!

23rd Jul - We are so proud of you year 6! Thank you for leading our Leavers' Assembly so well as your final act at Petersfield. Good Luck! We know you will shine brightly at secondary school as you have always done at Petersfield.

23rd Jul - Thank you to a parent and her company for the kind donation of a scientific calculator, presented today to each pupil in year 6 ready for secondary school.

23rd Jul - Our pupils and staff enjoyed signing our year 6 leavers' shirts during our picnic, providing a treasured memory for years to come!

23rd Jul - A whole school picnic was enjoyed by all this lunchtime. Our thanks to our catering team both for today and for a whole year of catering for our pupils.

23rd Jul - Thank you to Rev Felicity and organist John for today's Leavers' service. Thank you to the parents and secondary siblings who were able to join us. The choir sang 'This is me' as we reflected on our amazing year 6 and enjoyed their memories from their 7 year journey at Petersfield.

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Notices

Mental Health support, including crisis support:
YOUnited offers support to children and young people aged 5 to 17 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Click here to access their resources including a link to 'Help in a Crisis' info.


Is your child due to start school in September 2025? If so, click here to visit our admissions page.


Have you visited our 'Reading for Pleasure' page where local published author Ute Maria is adding stories regularly? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to enjoy the stories.


Have you tried any of the experiments in the science magazines you can find on the 'Science is Fun' webpage? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to find out more.


Save yourself time naming uniform and raise money for school. Visit www.stikins.co.uk. Quote code 15787


As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.


Funding for Petersfield - As you may have read in the media, school funding is under threat. Please click here to see the information about how you can continue to help.


As we explained in a newsletter, we have updates our policies and privacy notice about how we process data in line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Click here for the updated policies.


Please see our vacancies page for an opportunity for a Playworker.


Are you interested in being a Governor? Do you have HR or Finance skills? If so, please do visit our Governors' webpage to find out more about the strategic role of our Governors.

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CONTACT

Petersfield Church of England Aided
Primary School,
Hurdleditch Rd,
Orwell,
Near Royston.
SG8 5QG

office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone 01223 207382

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