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The Academy at Shotton Hall term dates
The Academy at Shotton Hall 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 The Academy at Shotton Hall'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: Peterlee, County Durham SR8 1AU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 1,202
Trust: North East Learning Trust
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Website: www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding at its last full inspection, July 2024.
- 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 The Academy at Shotton Hall go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — The Academy at Shotton Hall 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 The Academy at Shotton Hall 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 — The Academy at Shotton Hall may set its own, so check with the school.