Secondary school · South Shields
Mortimer Community College term dates
Mortimer Community College 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 Mortimer Community College'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 4UG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,139
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Website: www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Mortimer Community College 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 — Mortimer Community College 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 Mortimer Community College 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 — Mortimer Community College may set its own, so check with the school.