Middle deemed secondary school · Prudhoe
Highfield Middle School term dates
Highfield Middle School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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Some of these are Northumberland council's standard term dates. They're marked below. We don't have Highfield Middle School's own dates for those holidays yet, and academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Northumberland council dates — school may differ
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Dates come from Highfield Middle School's own communications and website, topped up with Northumberland council's standard term dates where the school hasn't published its own. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— INSET Day
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Where: Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 6EY
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Pupils: 365
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
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Website: hms.cheviotlt.co.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2024: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Highfield Middle School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Highfield Middle School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Highfield Middle School's INSET days?
Highfield Middle School is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.