Primary school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Benton Dene Primary School term dates
Benton Dene Primary School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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Some of these are North Tyneside council's standard term dates. They're marked below. We don't have Benton Dene Primary School's own dates for those holidays yet, and academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
North Tyneside council dates — school may differ
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Dates come from Benton Dene Primary School's own communications and website, topped up with North Tyneside council's standard term dates where the school hasn't published its own. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— INSET Day
— INSET Day
— INSET Day
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Where: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE12 8FD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 466
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Website: bentondeneschools.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, July 2024.
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Benton Dene Primary School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Benton Dene Primary School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Benton Dene Primary School's INSET days?
Benton Dene Primary School is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027, Thursday, 27 May 2027, Friday, 28 May 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.