Term dates

Voluntary aided (church) schools may adopt different term dates to those set by the Council. Contact the voluntary aided school directly or visit their website for more information.

Term dates for 2024/25

Term dates for 2025/26

Term dates for 2026/27

Community school term dates for 2024/25

Term dates for Community Schools in Gateshead starting in September 2024.

The return date is Monday 1 September 2025. All dates are inclusive.

In addition to the above dates, schools will be closed to pupils on Monday 05 May 2025 (Bank Holiday).

Three 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 2025 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 2025 is proposed as Monday 1 September 2025

Community school term dates for 2025/26

Term dates for community schools in Gateshead starting in September 2025. 

The return date is Tuesday 1 September 2026. All dates are inclusive.

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.

Community school term dates for 2026/27

The dates below and those shown on the school term date calendar (PDF, 105 KB)(opens new window) are set by the council for Local Authority maintained schools. Voluntary Aided (church) schools and Academies can set their own dates. Please check with these schools directly for their term dates.

The proposed return date is Monday 6 September 2027. All dates are inclusive.

Two days within the above terms are to be used for professional development for school staff. These dates are to be determined and agreed by individual school governing bodies. Schools will inform parent of these dates once determined.

In addition, one occasional day within the Summer Term 2027 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 2027 is proposed as Monday 6 September 2027.