For many of the college’s courses starting in September, main examinations will begin in May. Some courses will have assessment or coursework deadlines stretching across the academic year. For these reasons, except in exceptional circumstances, we will not normally authorise holidays in term time. If any parent/carer believes that there are exceptional circumstances around the trip, this must be discussed in advance of booking the holiday.
| Autumn Term | College starts for Y13s | 1st September 2025 (2nd years only) |
| New students start (Y12) | 2nd September 2025 (1st years only) | |
| All students together from | 3rd September 2025 | |
| Half Term | Half Term | 27th October – 31st October 2025 |
| PD Day – college closed to students | 3rd November 2025 | |
| Long Weekend | 28th November 2025 | |
| Term Ends | 18th December 2025 | |
| Spring Term | Begins | 5th January 2026 |
| PD Day – college closed to students | 20th February 2026 | |
| Half Term | 23rd-27th February 2026 | |
| Term Ends | 2nd April 2026 | |
| Public Holiday | 3rd April 2026 | |
| Summer Term | Begins | 20th April 2026 |
| Public Holiday | 4th May 2026 | |
| Half Term | 25th – 29th May 2026 | |
| Term Ends for students | 10th July 2026 | |
| PD Day – college closed to students | 13th July 2026 | |
2025/2026 |