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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton term dates
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton'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 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: Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8NF
Phase: Primary
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 193
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
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Website: www.stmichaelshoughton.bwcet.com
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (June 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 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 Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 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 — St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton may set its own, so check with the school.