Orchard Vale Community School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11 · 311 pupils · Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple
The council’s dates, for reference
Orchard Vale Community School sets its own term dates. These are Devon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 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 Tuesday, 27 July 2027
107 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 28 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
35 days
Next up: Autumn term, 3 September 2026.
Read from devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/administration-and-finan. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Orchard Vale Community School
Orchard Vale Community School is a Primary school for ages 3 to 11 in Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, with 311 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
CouncilDevon
Pupils311 of 368 places
AdmitsMixed
Opened1 November 2011
URN137644
Websitewww.ovschool.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
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Where it is
Westacott RoadWhiddon Valley
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8QY
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