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Ponteland High School term dates
Ponteland High School 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 Ponteland High School'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: — Mon 2 November is an INSET day at this school
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school: — Mon 22 February is an INSET day at this 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:
Back to school: — Mon 6 September is an INSET day at this school
Northumberland council dates — school may differ
Dates come from Ponteland High School'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 — School Closed to Pupils
— INSET Day
— INSET Day
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Where: Ponteland, Northumberland NE20 9EG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,536
Trust: Pele Trust
Map: See where Ponteland High School is
Website: ponthigh.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, May 2023.
- Sixth formGood
- 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 Ponteland High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Ponteland High School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Ponteland High School's INSET days?
Ponteland High School is closed to pupils on Monday, 2 November 2026, Monday, 22 February 2027, Monday, 6 September 2027, Monday, 28 June 22027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.