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Tanfield Lea Community Primary School term dates
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School 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 Tanfield Lea Community Primary 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.
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Christmas 2026
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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: Stanley, County Durham DH9 9LU
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2 to 11
Pupils: 325
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Tanfield Lea Community Primary School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Tanfield Lea Community Primary 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 Tanfield Lea Community Primary School 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 — Tanfield Lea Community Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.