Primary school · Peterlee
Acre Rigg Academy term dates
Acre Rigg Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are County Durham council's standard term dates. We don't have Acre Rigg Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer holiday
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Autumn half-term
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Christmas 2026
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Back to school: — Mon 4 January is an INSET day at this school
Spring half-term
Last day of school: — Fri 12 February is an INSET day at this school
Back to school:
Easter 2027
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Summer half-term
Last day of school: — Fri 28 May is an INSET day at this school
Back to school:
Summer holiday
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County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
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Where: Peterlee, County Durham SR8 2DU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 257
Trust: Tudhoe Learning Trust
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Website: www.acreriggacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Acre Rigg Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Acre Rigg Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Acre Rigg Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Acre Rigg Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When are Acre Rigg Academy's INSET days?
Acre Rigg Academy is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027, Friday, 12 February 2027, Friday, 28 May 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.