Secondary school · Bishop Auckland
Wolsingham School term dates
Wolsingham School 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 Wolsingham 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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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: Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL13 3DJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 774
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
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Website: www.wolsinghamschool.net
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in May 2023: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Wolsingham School go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — Wolsingham 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 Wolsingham School 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 — Wolsingham School may set its own, so check with the school.