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Polam Hall School term dates
Polam Hall School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Darlington council's standard term dates. We don't have Polam Hall 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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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Darlington council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Darlington, County Durham DL1 5PA
Phase: All-through
Ages: 4 to 16
Pupils: 842
Trust: Woodard Academies Trust
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Website: www.phs.woodard.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (November 2025).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Polam Hall School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Darlington council's standard term dates — Polam Hall 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 Polam Hall School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Darlington council's standard term dates — Polam Hall School may set its own, so check with the school.