Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 3 September 2025 | School opens for Autumn Term |
| Thursday 23 October 2025 | School closes for Autumn Half Term |
| Monday 3 November 2025 | School reopens after Autumn Half Term |
| Friday 19 December 2025 | School closes for Christmas Holiday |
| Monday 5 January 2026 | School reopens for Spring Term |
| Friday 20 February 2026 | School closes for Spring Half Term |
| Monday 2 March 2026 | School reopens after Spring Half Term |
| Thursday 2 April 2026 | School closes for Easter Holiday |
| Monday 20 April 2026 | School reopens for Summer Term |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | School closes for May Day Holiday |
| Tuesday 5 May 2026 | School reopens after May Day Holiday |
| Friday 22 May 2026 | School closes for Summer Half Term |
| Monday 1 June 2026 | School reopens after Summer Half Term |
| Friday 17 July 2026 | School closes for Summer Holiday |
| Monday 1 September 2025 | Inset Day – Pupils not in school |
| Tuesday 2 September 2025 | Inset Day – Pupils not in school |
| Friday 24 October 2025 | Inset Day – Pupils not in school |
| Monday 20 July 2026 | Inset Day – Pupils not in school |
| Tuesday 21 July 2026 | Inset Day – Pupils not in school |
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy — Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)
Which academic year does this cover?
2025–2026.
When do students return after Summer 2025?
School opens: Wednesday 3 September 2025.
(School previously closed for Summer 2025 on Friday 18 July 2025.)
(School previously closed for Summer 2025 on Friday 18 July 2025.)
Autumn Term 2025 — start and end dates
Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025
End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes for Christmas)
End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes for Christmas)
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
School closes: Thursday 23 October 2025
School reopens: Monday 3 November 2025
School reopens: Monday 3 November 2025
Spring Term 2026 — start and end dates
Start: Monday 5 January 2026
End: Thursday 2 April 2026 (school closes for Easter Holiday)
End: Thursday 2 April 2026 (school closes for Easter Holiday)
When is the Spring Half Term break?
School closes: Friday 20 February 2026
School reopens: Monday 2 March 2026
School reopens: Monday 2 March 2026
Summer Term 2026 — start and end dates
Start: Monday 20 April 2026
End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school closes for Summer 2026; September reopening TBC)
End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school closes for Summer 2026; September reopening TBC)
When is the Summer Half Term break?
School closes: Friday 22 May 2026
School reopens: Monday 1 June 2026
School reopens: Monday 1 June 2026
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)
School closes: Friday 19 December 2025
School reopens: Monday 5 January 2026
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
School reopens: Monday 5 January 2026
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)
School closes: Thursday 2 April 2026
School reopens: Monday 20 April 2026
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms; may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
School reopens: Monday 20 April 2026
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms; may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
May Day closure
School closes: Friday 1 May 2026
School reopens: Tuesday 5 May 2026
School reopens: Tuesday 5 May 2026
INSET days (pupils not in school)
- Monday 1st September 2025
- Tuesday 2nd September 2025
- Friday 24th October 2025
- Monday 20th July 2026
- Tuesday 21st July 2026
What time does school open?
School opens at 8.30 am.
Breakfast Club available from 7.45 am.
Breakfast Club available from 7.45 am.
General bank & public holidays (for reference)
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Good Friday (Variable date)
- Easter Monday (Variable date)
- Early May Bank Holiday (First Monday in May)
- Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
- Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26)
When will the school reopen after Summer 2026?
Reopening date after Summer 2026: TBC (not shown on the calendar).
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Venerable bede church of england academy tyne and wear term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.