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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton term dates
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton'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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County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stanley, County Durham DH9 9BB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 141
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
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Website: stpatricksdipton.bwcet.com
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2024: the school remains Good (Improving).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton may set its own, so check with the school.