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John Rankin Junior School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11 · 311 pupils · Newbury

The council’s dates, for reference

John Rankin Junior School sets its own term dates. These are West Berkshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 1 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
108 days
Half term
October half term
Friday, 23 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
8 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 Friday, 23 July 2027
103 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
39 days

Next up: October half term, 23 October 2026.

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Last checked 1 September 2026

About John Rankin Junior School

John Rankin Junior School is a Primary school for ages 7 to 11 in Newbury, West Berkshire, with 311 pupils.

TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhasePrimary
Pupils311 of 360 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 January 2026
URN152177

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

Nearby schools

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St Bartholomew's School
0.4 mi · Secondary
Park House School
0.7 mi · Secondary
Falkland Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
0.9 mi · Primary

Where it is

Henshaw Crescent
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 6ES

0163542376

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