Open Event
26 September 2026
Join us at our Open Event and discover what makes St John Rigby one of the most popular choices for students across the region.
| Autumn Term 2026 (2nd September 2026 - 18th December 2026) | |
| Wednesday 2nd September | Y12 Induction Day |
| Thursday 3rd September | Term Starts for All Students |
| Half Term: Monday 19th October - Friday 30th October inclusive | |
| Friday 18th December | Last Day of Term |
| Spring Term 2027 (4th January 2027 - 25th March 2027) | |
| Staff INSET Day - Monday 4th January 2027 | |
| Tuesday 5th January | Start of Term |
| Half Term: Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February inclusive | |
| Thursday 25th March | Last Day of Term |
| Friday 26th March | Good Friday Bank Holiday |
| Summer Term 2027 (12th April 2027 - 2nd July 2027) | |
| Monday 12th April | Start of Term |
| Monday 3rd May | Bank Holiday |
| Half Term: Monday 31st May 2027 - Friday 4th June 2027 inclusive | |
| Thursday 2nd July | Last Day of Term |
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.