Term dates
2022/23
2023/24
Voluntary aided (church) schools may adopt different term dates to those set by the Council. Visit our voluntary aided school term dates page for more information
If you have any enquiries regarding these dates, please contact the school direct.
Community school term dates for 2022/23
Term dates for community schools in Gateshead starting in September 2022.
Autumn term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 5 September 2022 | 24 to 28 October 2022 | Friday 23 December 2022 |
Spring term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 9 January 2023 | 20 to 24 February 2023 | Friday 31 March 2023 |
Summer term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17 April 2023 | 29 May to 2 June 2023 (bank holiday 29 May) | Friday 21 July 2023 |
All dates are inclusive.
In addition to the above dates, schools will be closed to pupils on Monday 1 May 2023 (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 2023 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 2023 is proposed as Monday 4 September 2023.
Community school term dates for 2023/24
Term dates for community schools in Gateshead starting in September 2023.
Autumn term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 4 September 2023 | 30 October to 03 November 2023 | Friday 22 December 2023 |
Spring term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 8 January 2024 | 19 to 23 February 2024 | Thursday 28 March 2024 |
Summer term
| Start of term | Half term | Last day of term |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 April 2024 | 27 to 31 May 2024 (bank holiday 27 May) | Friday 19 July 2024 |
Please note the return date is Monday 2 September 2024.All dates are inclusive.
In addition to the above dates, schools will be closed to pupils on Monday 6 May 2024 (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 2024 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 2024 is proposed as Monday 2 September 2024.
Contact us
Education Support Service
The School Admissions Team
Floor 2
Civic Centre
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 2757 / 0191 433 2756