Primary school · Houghton le Spring
Hetton Lyons Primary School term dates
Hetton Lyons Primary School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Sunderland council's standard term dates. We don't have Hetton Lyons Primary 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 Holidays
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Sunderland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 0AH
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 431
Trust: Balmoral Learning Trust
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Website: www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hetton Lyons Primary School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Hetton Lyons Primary 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 Hetton Lyons Primary School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Hetton Lyons Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.