Secondary school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Mary's Catholic School term dates
St Mary's Catholic School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Newcastle upon Tyne council's standard term dates. We don't have St Mary's Catholic School'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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Newcastle upon Tyne council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE7 7PE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,462
Trust: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
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Website: stmarysnewcastle.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, September 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
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 School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Newcastle upon Tyne council's standard term dates — St Mary's Catholic School 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 School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Newcastle upon Tyne council's standard term dates — St Mary's Catholic School may set its own, so check with the school.