Secondary school · Hexham
Queen Elizabeth High School term dates
Queen Elizabeth High 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 Queen Elizabeth High 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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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 .
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Where: Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3JB
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 13 to 18
Pupils: 1,299
Trust: Hadrian Learning Trust
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Website: www.qehs.net
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, April 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Queen Elizabeth High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Queen Elizabeth High 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 Queen Elizabeth High 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 — Queen Elizabeth High School may set its own, so check with the school.