Secondary school · Bedlington
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy term dates
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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 St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy'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.
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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: Bedlington, Northumberland NE22 6ED
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 994
Trust: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
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Website: www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, January 2023.
- 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 St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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 St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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 — St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy may set its own, so check with the school.