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Birtley East Community Primary School term dates
Birtley East Community Primary School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Gateshead council's standard term dates. We don't have Birtley East Community Primary School'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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Gateshead council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Birtley, County Durham DH3 1QQ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 189
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Website: www.birtleyeastprimary.org
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Birtley East Community Primary School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Gateshead council's standard term dates — Birtley East Community Primary School 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 Birtley East Community Primary School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Gateshead council's standard term dates — Birtley East Community Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.