Middle deemed secondary school · Morpeth
Morpeth Chantry Middle School term dates
Morpeth Chantry Middle School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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School holidays
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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Dates come from Morpeth Chantry Middle School's own communications and website. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— Teacher Training Day
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Where: Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1RQ
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Pupils: 525
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Morpeth Chantry 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 Morpeth Chantry Middle School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026.
When are Morpeth Chantry Middle School's INSET days?
Morpeth Chantry Middle School is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.