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Red House Academy term dates
Red House 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 Red House 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 SR5 5LN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 432
Trust: Northern Education Trust
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Website: rha.northerneducationtrust.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2020.
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Red House Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Red House 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 Red House 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 — Red House Academy may set its own, so check with the school.