Knop LawTerm Dates
The school year starts in September and is usually organised into 3 terms with a 1 week holiday halfway through the term.
Pupils must attend school on 190 days per year. The school year is normally divided into three terms - autumn, spring and summer. The school term and holiday dates shown below are for all community schools in Newcastle and have been set by the local authority.
School Year 2025 to 2026
Autumn term 2025
Term starts: Monday 1st September 2025
Half term: Monday 27th October 2025 to Friday 31st October 2025
Term ends: Friday 19th December 2025
Spring term 2026
Term starts: Monday 5th January 2026
Half term: Monday 16th February 2026 to Friday 20th February 2026
Term ends: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Summer term 2026
Term starts: Monday 20th April 2026
Half term: Monday 25th May 2026 to Friday 29th May 2026
Term ends: Friday 17th July 2026