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Whitburn Church of England Academy term dates
Whitburn Church of England Academy is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are South Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have Whitburn Church of England 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.
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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South Tyneside 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 SR6 7EF
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,204
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Website: www.whitburncofeacademy.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, November 2019.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
Ofsted checked the school again in January 2025: Standards maintained.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Whitburn Church of England Academy go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Whitburn Church of England 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 Whitburn Church of England Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from South Tyneside council's standard term dates — Whitburn Church of England Academy may set its own, so check with the school.