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Hope Wood Academy term dates
Hope Wood 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 Hope Wood 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.
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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: Durham SR8 3LP
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 2 to 19
Pupils: 250
Trust: The Ascent Academies' Trust
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Website: ascenttrust.org/hope-wood
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2024: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Hope Wood 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 — Hope Wood 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 Hope Wood 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 — Hope Wood Academy may set its own, so check with the school.