Middle deemed secondary school · Morpeth
Morpeth Newminster Middle School term dates
Morpeth Newminster Middle School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Northumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have Morpeth Newminster Middle 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
Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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Back to school: — Mon 4 January is an INSET day at this school
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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Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
— INSET Day
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Where: Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1RH
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Pupils: 521
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
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Website: nms.cheviotlt.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected 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 Newminster Middle School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Morpeth Newminster Middle School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Morpeth Newminster Middle School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Morpeth Newminster Middle School may set its own, so check with the school.
When are Morpeth Newminster Middle School's INSET days?
Morpeth Newminster Middle School is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.