Special academy · County Durham

Norman Cornish Academy

Special
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow County Durham council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See County Durham's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 64 (capacity 75)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: HORIZONS SPECIALIST ACADEMY TRUST
Phone: 01388811178
Address: Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW
Website: horizonstrust.org.uk/our-academies/the-meadows-academy

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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