Secondary school · Peterlee
Dene Academy term dates
Dene Academy 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 Dene 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 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: Peterlee, County Durham SR8 5RL
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 638
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
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Website: www.deneacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2023.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Dene Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Dene 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 Dene Academy 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 — Dene Academy may set its own, so check with the school.