Primary school · Sunderland
Barnes Infant Academy term dates
Barnes Infant Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Sunderland council's standard term dates. We don't have Barnes Infant 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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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Sunderland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 7QF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 7
Pupils: 311
Trust: Vision Learning Trust Limited
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Website: barnesinfant.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
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From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Barnes Infant Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Barnes Infant 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 Barnes Infant Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Barnes Infant Academy may set its own, so check with the school.