Term Dates
Ashbourne complements its academic excellence with an exciting programme of events and activities for all tastes.

Ashbourne complements its academic excellence with an exciting programme of events and activities for all tastes.
Online registration 2025/2026 | ||
Year 12 |
26th, 27th and 28th August
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Year 13 (1-year) |
29th August
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Year 13 (returning) |
1st, 2nd and 3rd September
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Year 10 & Year 11 |
29th August
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Autumn Term | |
First day of term | Monday 8th September 2025 |
Half-term | Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025 |
End of term | Friday 19th December 2025, 1pm |
Inset days | Thursday 23rd October, Tuesday 16th December 2025 |
January intakes (New Students) | |
Registration | Thursday 8th January 2026 |
First day of term | Monday 12th January 2026 |
Spring Term | |
First day of term for returning students | Monday 5th January 2026 |
Half-term | Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026 |
End of term | Friday 27th March 2026 |
Inset day | Wednesday 11th February 2026 |
Easter Revision 2026 | |
Week 1 |
Monday 30th March – Friday 3rd April*
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Week 2 |
Monday 6th April* – Friday 10th April
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Week 3 |
Monday 13th April – Friday 17th April
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*Revision lessons will take place as normal on Good Friday and Easter Monday | |
Summer Term | |
First day of term | Monday 20th April 2026 |
Half-term | None |
End of term | Friday 29th May 2026 |
Public exam dates 2026 | |
GCSE starts | Monday 11th May 2026 |
A level starts | Monday 11th May 2026 |
Contingency Day | Wednesday 24th June 2026 |
Exam results 2025 | |
A level results | Thursday 14th August |
GCSE results | Thursday 21st August |
Mock exams 2025/2026 | |
Autumn Half Term 1 (HT1) Mock Week | Monday 13th to Friday 17th October |
Autumn Half Term 2 (HT2) Mock Week | Monday 8th to Friday 12th December |
Spring Half Term 3 (HT3) Mock Week | Monday 2nd to Friday 6th February |
Spring Half Term 4 (HT4) Mock Week in examination hall (normal classes resume on Thursday) | Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th March |
Coursework deadlines 2026 | |
Internally assessed coursework submission |
TBC |
A level coursework submission |
N/A |
Report deadlines 2025/2026 | ||
Half term |
Teachers’ deadline
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Accessible on Portal |
Autumn Half Term 1 (HT1) |
Friday 24th October
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Wednesday 29th October |
Autumn Half Term 2 (HT2) |
Wednesday 17th December
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Monday 22nd December |
Spring Half Term 3 (HT3) |
Thursday 12th February
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Wednesday 18th February |
Spring Half Term 4 (HT4) |
Thursday 26th March
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Wednesday 1st April |
Update Webinars 2025/2026 | |
Welcome Webinar | Thursday 4th September 2025, 1PM |
HT1 Webinar | Wednesday 8th October 2025, 1PM |
HT2 Webinar | Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 1PM |
HT3 Webinar | Wednesday 28th January 2026, 1PM |
HT4 Webinar | Wednesday 11th March 2026, 1PM |
HT5 Webinar | Wednesday 6th May, 1PM |
Parents’ evenings 2025/2026 | |
GCSE and Year 12 | Autumn Term: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Spring Term: Tuesday 24th February 2026 |
Year 13 | Autumn Term: Thursday 13th November 2025
Spring Term: Thursday 5th March 2026 |
Application deadlines 2025/2026 | |
Conservatoire applications | Thursday 2nd October 2025 |
UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary & Dentistry applications | Wednesday 15th October 2025 |
Internal university application deadline (not Oxbridge, Medicine & Dentistry) | TBC |
UCAS deadline for all applications | Wednesday 14th January 2026 |
Career events 2025/2026 | |
Parents’ career talk (Year 12) | Thursday 20th November 2025 |
Year 12 careers day (inset) | Wednesday 11th February 2026 |
Open evenings 2025/2026 | |
Autumn 2025 | Wednesday 22nd October
Wednesday 20th November (Virtual) |
Spring 2026 | Wednesday 11th March
Tuesday 24th March (Virtual) |
Summer 2026 | Tuesday 26th May |
Music and Drama scholarship day 2025 | |
Music and Drama scholarship day | Wednesday 5th November 2025 |
College trips 2026 | |
European trip | Saturday 14th to Thursday 19th February 2026 |
Music and arts events 2025/2026 | |
Church Concerts (A level Music) | Friday 27th March 2026 |
Creative Arts Event | TBC |
Art and Design Exhibition | Wednesday 3rd June 2026 |
Sports events 2025/2026 | |
Sports Day | TBC |
Honours and leavers 2025/2026 | |
Autumn Honour roll nomination deadline
Honour roll winners announcement |
Monday 15th December 2025
Friday 19th December 2025 |
Summer Honour roll nomination deadline
Honour roll winners announcement |
Friday 1st May 2026
Saturday 23rd May 2026 |
Leavers’ Awards Dinner | TBC |
Staff events 2025/2026 | |
Staff Christmas lunch | Friday 19th December 2025 |
Annual quiz night | Friday 20th March 2026 |
Wine tasting | Friday 19th June 2026 |
Staff picnic | Friday 26th June 2026 |
HT1 Webinar | Thursday 23rd October 2025 |
HT2 Webinar | Tuesday 16th December 2025 |
HT3 Webinar | Wednesday 11th February 2026 |
HT4 Webinar | Wednesday 25th March 2026 |
Ashbourne Revue 2025 | |
Rehearsal 1 | Tuesday 16th December 2025 |
Rehearsal 2 | Wednesday 17th December 2025 |
Event | Thursday 18th December 2025 |
1. When does the Autumn Term 2025 start and end at Ashbourne College?
The Autumn Term begins on Monday 8th September 2025 and ends on Friday 19th December 2025 at 1pm. Half-term runs from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October 2025.
2. When is online registration for A-level and GCSE students?
Online registration takes place from Tuesday 26th August to Wednesday 3rd September 2025, with specific dates depending on year group and programme. GCSE registration is on Friday 29th August (PM).
3. What are the Spring Term 2026 dates?
Spring Term for returning students begins on Monday 5th January 2026 and ends on Friday 27th March 2026. Half-term runs from Monday 16th to Friday 20th February 2026.
4. When is the January intake for new students?
New students register on Thursday 8th January 2026, with their first day of term on Monday 12th January 2026.