Grove Wood Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11 · 630 pupils · Rayleigh
The council’s dates, for reference
Grove Wood Primary School sets its own term dates. These are Essex’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/essex-school-terms-a. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Wood Primary School is a Primary school for ages 4 to 11 in Rayleigh, Essex, with 630 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
CouncilEssex
Pupils630 of 630 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 July 2014
URN141052
Websitewww.grovewoodprimary.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Edwards Hall Primary School
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Rayleigh Primary School
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Where it is
Grove RoadRayleigh
Essex
SS6 8UA
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