Primary school · Ashington
Bothal Academy term dates
Bothal Academy is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Northumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have Bothal 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Ashington, Northumberland NE63 8HZ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Trust: Wise Academies
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Website: bothal.wiseacademies.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, October 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- 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 Bothal Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Bothal 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 Bothal Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Bothal Academy may set its own, so check with the school.