Topic outline

  • Key Dates/Events


    • Academic Year 2026/2027

      Below are some important and useful dates for the academic year. Please note that although term dates and holidays will remain as highlighted, other events can change. We will keep you informed of any changes.

      Autumn Term

      Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Training Day (school closed to students)

      Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Training Day (school closed to students)

      Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th September 2026 - School open to new Year 7

      Monday 7th September 2026 - School open to all students

      Thursday 17th September 2026 - Open Evening for Year 6 (School closes to students at 2:15pm)

      Tuesday 29th September 2026 - Year 11 Information and Careers Event

      Thursday 1st October 2026 - Year 10 Core Information Event

      Thursday 22nd October 2026 - Attitude for Learning /Progress Review Day


      Friday 23rd October – Friday 30th (October 2026 Half Term Holidays)


      Monday 2nd November 2026 - School Open to all students

      Thursday 26th November 2026 - Year 8 Parents Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)

      Friday 27th November 2026 - Training Day (school closed to students)

      Monday 7th December – Thursday 17th (December 2026 Year 11 Mock Exams)

      Monday 14th December – Thursday 17th (December 2026 Whole School Assessment Week – Exams for all year groups)


      Friday 18th December 2026 – Friday 1st (January 2027 Christmas Holidays)


      Spring Term

      Monday 4th January 2027 Training Day (school closed to students)

      Tuesday 5th January 2027 - School open to all students

      Thursday 21st January 2027 - Year 11 Parents Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)

      Thursday 4th February 2027 - Year 10 Parents Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)


      Monday 15th – Friday 19th (February 2027 Half Term Holidays)


      Monday 22nd February 2027 - School open to all students

      Monday 22nd – Friday 26th February 2027 (Year 11 Core Mock Exams Week)

      Tuesday 9th March 2027 Training Day – School closed to students

      Wednesday 10th March 2027 - School closed to students

      Thursday 18th March 2027 - Year 9 Parents Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)


      Friday 26th March – Friday 9th (April 2027 Easter Holidays)


      Summer Term

      Monday 12th April 2027 - School open to all students

      Thursday 15th April 2027 - Year 9 Options Event

      Monday 3rd May 2027 (May-Day Bank Holiday)

      Tuesday 4th May 2027 - Year 11 GCSE Start

      Monday 10th May 2027 - Year 10 Work Experience

      Thursday 6th May 2027 - Year 7 Parents Evening (4:30pm-7:30pm)

      Monday 17th May 2027 (Training Day – School closed to Students. Open for Year 11 Chemistry Exam (AM))


      Monday 31st May - Friday 4th (June 2027 Half Term Holidays)


      Monday 7th June 2027 - School open to all students

      Monday 21st June - Friday 25th June 2027 (Year 10 exams start)

      Monday 28th June - Thursday 1st July 2027 (Assessment Week – exams for Year 7-10)

      Friday 2nd July 2027 - School closed to students

      Wednesday 7th July 2027 - Year 6 Induction Day

      Tuesday 20th July 2027 - Last for academic year

      Wednesday 21st July 2027 - Summer Holidays begin