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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle term dates
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are County Durham council's standard term dates. We don't have St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle'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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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 holiday
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County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8JR
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 103
Trust: Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust
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Website: stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in November 2024: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle may set its own, so check with the school.