Primary school · South Shields
Laygate Community School term dates
Laygate Community School is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are South Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have Laygate Community 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.
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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Summer half term 2027
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Summer 2027
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South Tyneside council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE33 4JJ
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 227
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Website: www.laygatecommunityschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Laygate Community School go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Laygate Community 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 Laygate Community School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Laygate Community School may set its own, so check with the school.