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The Dales School term dates
The Dales School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Northumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have The Dales 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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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4RE
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 4 to 11
Pupils: 236
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Website: www.thedales.northumberland.sch.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in February 2024: the school remains Outstanding.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does The Dales School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — The Dales 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 The Dales School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — The Dales School may set its own, so check with the school.