Secondary school · Stockton-on-Tees
Thornaby Academy term dates
Thornaby Academy is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are Stockton-on-Tees council's standard term dates. We don't have Thornaby 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.
School holidays
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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Summer half term 2027
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Summer 2027
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Stockton-on-Tees council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9DB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 443
Trust: Northern Education Trust
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Website: tca.northerneducationtrust.org
Ofsted
Inspected in February 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (February 2026).
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Thornaby Academy go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Stockton-on-Tees council's standard term dates — Thornaby 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 Thornaby Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Stockton-on-Tees council's standard term dates — Thornaby Academy may set its own, so check with the school.