Middle deemed secondary school · Whitley Bay
Valley Gardens Middle School breaks up for Autumn half term 2026 on — back to school .
These are Tyne and Wear council's standard term dates. We don't have Valley Gardens Middle School'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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Tyne and Wear council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Join the waitlist for Valley Gardens Middle School →When does Valley Gardens Middle School break up for the autumn half term 2026?
The last day of school before Autumn half term 2026 is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is Tyne and Wear's standard date — Valley Gardens Middle School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Valley Gardens Middle School?
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.