Secondary school · Gateshead
Grace College term dates
Grace College 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 Grace College'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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Back to school:
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: Gateshead NE9 6LE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,125
Trust: Emmanuel Schools Foundation
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Website: www.gracecollege.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionStrong standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- 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 Grace College go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Gateshead council's standard term dates — Grace College 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 Grace College 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 — Grace College may set its own, so check with the school.