Norman Cornish Academy
Academy special converter · Special · Ages 11–16 · 64 pupils · Spennymoor
The council’s dates, for reference
Norman Cornish Academy 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 2 September 2026Next up: October half term, 24 October 2026.
Read from durham.gov.uk/schoolholidays. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
These are County Durham's dates. This school sets its own, so they may be a fortnight out. Send us yours and they replace this outright, credited to your website.
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Norman Cornish Academy is a Special school for ages 11 to 16 in Spennymoor, County Durham, with 64 pupils.
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Norman Cornish Academy is its own admission authority — as an academy special converter, it sets its own admission criteria rather than County Durham setting them.
You still apply through County Durham, not to the school directly. Every council runs a coordinated scheme, and one form covers every state school you name, academies included.
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
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Common questions
When does the 2026/27 school year start at Norman Cornish Academy?
The first term of 2026/27 starts on 1 September 2026.
When does Norman Cornish Academy break up for the summer?
The last day of the 2026/27 school year is 21 July 2027.
When does Norman Cornish Academy break up for Christmas?
Term ends on 18 December 2026.
When is October half term at Norman Cornish Academy?
24 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
When is February half term at Norman Cornish Academy?
13 February 2027 to 21 February 2027.
When is the Easter holiday at Norman Cornish Academy?
26 March 2027 to 11 April 2027.
Does Norman Cornish Academy follow County Durham's term dates?
No. As an academy special converter, Norman Cornish Academy sets its own term dates, so County Durham's calendar does not bind it and may differ.
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