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Ridgeway Primary Academy term dates
Ridgeway Primary Academy is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are South Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have Ridgeway Primary 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.
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Autumn half term 2026
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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Summer half term 2027
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Summer 2027
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South Tyneside council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 8AB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 452
Trust: Tyne Coast Academy Trust
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Website: www.rpa.tynecoast.academy
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Ridgeway Primary Academy go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Ridgeway Primary 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 Ridgeway Primary Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Ridgeway Primary Academy may set its own, so check with the school.