Secondary school · Newton Aycliffe
UTC South Durham term dates
UTC South Durham 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 UTC South Durham'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 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: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6AP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 14 to 19
Pupils: 421
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Website: www.utcsouthdurham.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does UTC South Durham go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — UTC South Durham 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 UTC South Durham 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 — UTC South Durham may set its own, so check with the school.