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New Hartley First School term dates
New Hartley First School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Northumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have New Hartley First 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.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE25 0RD
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 9
Pupils: 165
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Website: www.newhartley.northumberland.sch.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2020: 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 New Hartley First School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — New Hartley First 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 New Hartley First School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — New Hartley First School may set its own, so check with the school.