Community school term dates for 2025/26
Term dates for community schools in Gateshead starting in September 2025.
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 September 2025 | 27 to 31 October 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 5 January 2026 | 23 to 27 February 2026 | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 20 April 2026 | 25 to 29 May 2026 (bank holiday 25 May) | Friday 17 July 2026 |
Both centres will be closed on Monday 1st September 2025 for staff training. We will reopen on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.
In addition to the above dates, schools will be closed to pupils on Monday 4 May 2026 (Bank Holiday).
Two days within the above terms are to be used for professional development for staff. These dates are to be determined and agreed by individual school governing bodies.
In addition, one occasional day within the Summer Term 2026 is to be utilised for the purpose of closure for possible election purposes, this day to be used near the end of the summer term and agreed by individual school governing bodies.
The start of the Autumn Term 2026 is proposed as Tuesday 1 September 2026.