Primary school · Houghton le Spring
Barnwell Academy term dates
Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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: Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH4 7RT
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 302
Trust: Tyne and Wear Learning Trust
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Website: www.barnwellacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, June 2023.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2022: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Barnwell Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Barnwell 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 Barnwell 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 — Barnwell Academy may set its own, so check with the school.