Primary school · Bedlington
Meadowdale Academy term dates
Meadowdale Academy is off for the October half term — back to school .
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Some of these are Northumberland council's standard term dates. They're marked below. We don't have Meadowdale Academy'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:
Northumberland 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:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school: — Wed 21 July is an INSET day at this school
Back to school:
Northumberland council dates — school may differ
Dates come from Meadowdale Academy's own communications and website, topped up with Northumberland 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
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Where: Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 6HA
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 202
Trust: North East Learning Trust
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Website: www.meadowdaleacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, July 2023.
- 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 Meadowdale Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 9 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Meadowdale Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Meadowdale Academy's INSET days?
Meadowdale Academy is closed to pupils on Monday, 2 November 2026, Monday, 4 January 2027, Friday, 28 May 2027, Wednesday, 21 July 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.