Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11 · 234 pupils · Hitchin
The council’s dates, for reference
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 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
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 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 Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Read from hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/at-school/. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is a Primary school for ages 7 to 11 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with 234 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhasePrimary
TrustReach2 Academy Trust
CouncilHertfordshire
Pupils234 of 230 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 March 2014
URN140611
Websitewww.wilshere.herts.sch.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
York Road Nursery School
0.1 mi · Nursery
Hitchin Boys' School
0.2 mi · Secondary
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
0.3 mi · Primary
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
0.5 mi · Primary
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
0.5 mi · Primary
The Priory School
0.6 mi · Secondary
Where it is
Fishponds RoadHitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1NS
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