Primary school · Gateshead
Kells Lane Primary School term dates
Kells Lane Primary School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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Some of these are Gateshead council's standard term dates. They're marked below. We don't have Kells Lane Primary School's own dates for those holidays yet, and academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Gateshead council dates — school may differ
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Spring Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holidays
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Gateshead council dates — school may differ
Dates come from Kells Lane Primary School's own communications and website, topped up with Gateshead council's standard term dates where the school hasn't published its own. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— INSET Day — No Children in School
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Where: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 5HX
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 453
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Website: www.kellslaneschool.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, June 2022.
- 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 Kells Lane Primary School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Kells Lane Primary School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Kells Lane Primary School's INSET days?
Kells Lane Primary School is closed to pupils on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.