Primary school · Whitley Bay
South Wellfield First School term dates
South Wellfield First School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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School holidays
Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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Back to school: — Mon 4 January is an INSET day at this school
February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
Last day of school: — Fri 28 May is an INSET day at this school
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Summer Holiday
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Dates come from South Wellfield First School's own communications and website. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— INSET Day — Staff Training (School Closed to Pupils)
— INSET Day — Staff Training (School Closed to Pupils)
— INSET Day — Staff Training (School Closed to Pupils)
— INSET Day — Staff Training (School Closed to Pupils)
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Where: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE25 9QL
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 9
Pupils: 345
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Website: www.southwellfieldfs.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in October 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in June 2021: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does South Wellfield First 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 South Wellfield First School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are South Wellfield First School's INSET days?
South Wellfield First School is closed to pupils on Monday, 2 November 2026, Monday, 4 January 2027, Monday, 12 April 2027, Friday, 28 May 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.