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Norman Cornish Academy term dates
Norman Cornish Academy 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 Norman Cornish Academy'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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Autumn half-term
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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: Spennymoor DL16 7QW
Phase: Not applicable
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 64
Trust: Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
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Website: www.horizonstrust.org.uk/our-academies/the-meadows-academy
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, December 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Norman Cornish Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Norman Cornish Academy 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 Norman Cornish Academy 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 — Norman Cornish Academy may set its own, so check with the school.