A full calendar of term dates for each term of the academic year 2026/27 is provided below.
During term time, the College day runs from 9am - 4.30pm Mondays - Fridays.
Post-16 / Further Education Students
Term starts: Monday 7 September 2026
Study Week: Monday 26 October - Friday 30 October 2026
Inset Day: Friday 18 December 2026 (College closed)
Term ends: Thursday 17 December 2026
Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
Inset Day: Friday 12 February 2027 (College closed)
Study Week: Monday 15 February - Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
Study Week: Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June 2027
Term ends: Friday 18 June 2027
College closure dates for GCSE exams
In order to facilitate GCSE English and Maths exams the College will be closed to students not involved in taking exams on the following dates:
- Friday 14 May 2027
- Monday 24 May 2027
- Thursday 27 May 2027
- Tuesday 8 June 2027
Other key dates
- August Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026
- New Year's Day: Friday 1 January 2027
- Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027
- Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027
- May Day: Monday 3 May 2027
- Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31 May 2027
Higher Education student? Click here to view the semester dates for your courses.
