Secondary school · Morpeth
The King Edward VI School term dates
The King Edward VI 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 The 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
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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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Back to school:
Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
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Where: Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1DN
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 13 to 18
Pupils: 1,426
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
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Website: www.kevi.info
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- 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 The King Edward VI School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — The King Edward VI 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 The King Edward VI 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 — The King Edward VI School may set its own, so check with the school.
When are The King Edward VI School's INSET days?
The King Edward VI School is closed to pupils on Monday, 4 January 2027, Monday, 19 July 2027, Tuesday, 20 July 2027. INSET (teacher training) days are staff-only.