The Academy at Shotton Hall
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 1,202 pupils · Peterlee
The council’s dates, for reference
The Academy at Shotton Hall sets its own term dates. These are County Durham’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 13 February 2027 to Sunday, 21 February 2027
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 29 May 2027 to Sunday, 6 June 2027
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Read from durham.gov.uk/schoolholidays. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About The Academy at Shotton Hall
The Academy at Shotton Hall is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Peterlee, County Durham, with 1,202 pupils.
TypeAcademy converter
PhaseSecondary
CouncilCounty Durham
Pupils1,202 of 1,150 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 February 2011
URN136451
Websitewww.shottonhallacademy.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Shotton Hall Primary School
0.1 mi · Primary
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
0.6 mi · Secondary
Open Air Education
0.6 mi
Howletch Lane Primary School
0.6 mi · Primary
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
East Durham College
0.8 mi · Sixth form or 16+
Where it is
Passfield WayPeterlee
County Durham
SR8 1AU
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