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 | 1 September 2026 (second years only) |
| New students start (Y12) | 2 September 2026 (first years only) | |
| All students together from | 3 September 2026 | |
| Level 2 students start | To be confirmed | |
| Half term | 26 October to 30 October 2026 | |
| PD day, college closed to students | 2 November 2026 | |
| Long weekend | 27 November 2026 | |
| Term ends | 18 December 2026 | |
| Spring term | Begins | 4 January 2027 |
| PD day, college closed to students | 12 February 2027 | |
| Half term | 15 to 19 February 2027 | |
| Term ends | 25 March 2027 | |
| Public holiday | 26 March 2027 | |
| Public holiday | 29 March 2027 | |
| Summer term | Begins | 12 April 2027 |
| Public holiday | 3 May 2027 | |
| Half term | 1 June to 4 June 2027 | |
| Term ends for students | 9 July 2027 | |
| PD day, college closed to students | 12 July 2027 |