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Whitley Lodge First School term dates
Whitley Lodge First School is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are North Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have Whitley Lodge First 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.
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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Summer half term 2027
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Summer 2027
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North Tyneside council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE26 3HW
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3 to 9
Pupils: 250
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Website: www.whitleylodgeschool.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (May 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Whitley Lodge First School go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — Whitley Lodge First 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 Whitley Lodge First School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — Whitley Lodge First School may set its own, so check with the school.