Secondary school · Newton Aycliffe
UTC South Durham breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
These are County Durham council's standard term dates. We don't have UTC South Durham's own dates yet — most community schools follow the council's, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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Return date not announced yet
County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is County Durham's standard date — UTC South Durham may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to UTC South Durham?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.