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Thorney Close Primary School term dates
Thorney Close Primary School is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Sunderland council's standard term dates. We don't have Thorney Close 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.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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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 Holidays
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Sunderland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 4BB
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 11
Pupils: 289
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Website: www.thorneycloseprimary.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, September 2023.
- Early yearsGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- 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 Thorney Close Primary School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Thorney Close 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 Thorney Close Primary School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Sunderland council's standard term dates — Thorney Close Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.