Secondary school · Spennymoor
Whitworth Park Academy term dates
Whitworth Park Academy is off for the October half term — back to school .
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Some of these are County Durham council's standard term dates. They're marked below. We don't have Whitworth Park Academy's own dates for those holidays yet, and 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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County Durham council dates — school may differ
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Dates come from Whitworth Park Academy's own communications and website, topped up with County Durham council's standard term dates where the school hasn't published its own. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
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Where: Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 7LN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 996
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
Map: See where Whitworth Park Academy is
Website: www.whitworthpark.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2022.
- 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 Whitworth Park Academy go back after the October half term?
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.
When does Whitworth Park Academy break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Whitworth Park Academy's INSET days?
Whitworth Park Academy is closed to pupils on Thursday, 26 November 2026, Friday, 27 November 2026, Thursday, 25 November 2027, Saturday, 27 November 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.