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Discovery Special Academy term dates
Discovery Special Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Middlesbrough council's standard term dates. We don't have Discovery Special 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 Holidays
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Middlesbrough council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 7YN
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 2 to 16
Pupils: 187
Trust: Tees Valley Education
Map: See where Discovery Special Academy is
Website: www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- 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 Discovery Special Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Middlesbrough council's standard term dates — Discovery Special 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 Discovery Special Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Middlesbrough council's standard term dates — Discovery Special Academy may set its own, so check with the school.