Secondary school · Lichfield
King Edward VI School term dates
King Edward VI School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Staffordshire council's standard term dates. We don't have King Edward VI School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Staffordshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9EE
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,609
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Website: www.keslichfield.org.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted checked the school again in October 2022: the school remains Good.
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does King Edward VI School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Staffordshire council's standard term dates — King Edward VI School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to King Edward VI School?
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.