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Portland Academy term dates
Portland Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Sunderland council's standard term dates. We don't have Portland Academy'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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Sunderland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 2NQ
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 19
Pupils: 207
Trust: The Ascent Academies' Trust
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Website: ascenttrust.org/portland
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2025: Improved significantly.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Portland Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Portland Academy 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 Portland Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Portland Academy may set its own, so check with the school.