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Croft Community School term dates
Croft Community School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are County Durham council's standard term dates. We don't have Croft Community 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 holiday
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County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stanley DH9 8PR
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 4 to 16
Pupils: 316
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Website: www.croftcommunityschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Croft Community School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Croft Community 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 Croft Community School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Croft Community School may set its own, so check with the school.