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Term Dates for 2025-2026

Autumn Term 2025

Wednesday 3rd SeptemberY12 induction day

Half term: Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October inclusive

Friday 19th DecemberLast day of Term

Spring Term 2026

Tuesday 6th JanuaryStart of Term

Half term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February inclusive

Thursday 2nd AprilLast day of Term

Summer Term 2026

Monday 20th AprilStart of Term
Monday 4th MayBank holiday

Half term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May inclusive

Thursday 2nd JulyLast day of Term for Y12 students
Monday 6th JulyNew Students’ Day (Last day of Term – all students)

Term Dates for 2026-2027

 

Autumn Term 2026

Term Dates:2nd September to 18th December
Half Term:19th-30th October inclusive – Autumn half term break
Spring Term 2027
Term Dates:4th January to 25th March
Half Term:15th-19th February inclusive – Spring half term break

Summer Term 2027

Term Dates:12th April to 9th July
Half Term:31st May-4th June inclusive

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Level 2 entry requirements

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.

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