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Ponteland High School term dates
Ponteland High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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School holidays
Summer Holiday
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Northumberland council dates — school may differ
October Half Term
Last day of school: — Fri 23 October is an INSET day at this school
Back to school: — Mon 2 November is an INSET day at this school
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school: — Mon 22 February is an INSET day at this school
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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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 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)
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Quick answers
When does Ponteland High School break up for the october half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026.
When do pupils go back to Ponteland High School?
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 are Ponteland High School's INSET days?
Ponteland High School is closed to pupils on Friday, 23 October 2026, Monday, 2 November 2026, Monday, 22 February 2027, Monday, 6 September 2027, Monday, 28 June 22027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.