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Term Dates

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

Terms dates 2026-27

Online registration 2026/2027
Year 12 (new and returning) Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August 2026
Year 13 (1-year) Thursday 27th (am only) August 2026
Year 13 (returning) Friday 28th August, Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd and Thursday (am only) September 2026
Year 10 & Year 11 Thursday 27th (pm only) August 2026

Autumn Term
First day of term Monday 7th September 2026
Half-term Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2026
End of term Friday 18th December 2026, 1pm
Inset days Thursday 22nd October 2026, Tuesday 15th December 2026

January intakes (New Students)
Registration Thursday 7th January 2027
First day of term (New Students) Monday 11th January 2027

Spring Term
First day of term Monday 4th January 2027
Half-term Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2027
End of term Friday 26th March 2027
Inset day Wednesday 10th February 2027

Easter Revision 2026
Week 1 Monday 29th March – Friday 2nd April 2027*
Week 2 Monday 5th April – Friday 9th April 2027
Week 3 Monday 12th April – Friday 16th April 2027
*Revision lessons will take place as normal on Easter Monday

Summer Term
First day of term Monday 19th April 2027
Half-term None
End of term Friday 28th May 2027

Public exam dates 2027
GCSE starts Monday 10th May 2027
A level starts Monday 10th May 2027
Contingency Day Wednesday 23rd June 2027

Term dates 2025-26

Online registration 2025/2026
Year 12 Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th August 2025
Year 13 (1-year) Friday 29th August 2025
Year 13 (returning) Monday 1st to Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Year 10 & Year 11 Friday 29th August 2025

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 (New Students) Monday 12th January 2026

Spring Term
First day of term 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 2026*
Week 2 Monday 6th April* – Friday 10th April 2026
Week 3 Monday 13th April – Friday 17th April 2026
*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
Exam results 
A level results Thursday 13th August 2026
GCSE results Thursday 20th August 2026
Mock exams
Mock exams 2026/2027
Autumn Half Term 1 (HT1) Mock Week Monday 12th to Friday 16th October
Autumn Half Term 2 (HT2) Mock Week Monday 7th to Friday 11th December
Spring Half Term 3 (HT3) Mock Week Monday 1st to Friday 5th February
Spring Half Term 4 (HT4) Mock Week in examination hall (normal classes resume on Thursday) Monday 15th to Wednesday 18th March
Coursework deadlines
Coursework deadlines 2027
Internally assessed coursework submission

TBC
A level coursework submission

N/A
Report deadlines
Report deadlines 2026/2027
Half term
Teachers’ deadline
 Accessible on Portal
Autumn Half Term 1 (HT1)
Friday 23rd October
 Wednesday 28th October
Autumn Half Term 2 (HT2)
Wednesday 16th December
 Monday 21st December
Spring Half Term 3 (HT3)
Thursday 11th February
 Wednesday 17th February
Spring Half Term 4 (HT4)
Thursday 25th March
 Wednesday 31st March
Webinar for student and parents
Update Webinars 2026/2027
Welcome Webinar Thursday 3rd September 2026,  1PM
HT1 Webinar Wednesday 7th October 2026,  1PM
HT2 Webinar Wednesday 2nd December 2026, 1PM
HT3 Webinar Wednesday 27th January 2027, 1PM
HT4 Webinar Wednesday 10th March 2027, 1PM
HT5 Webinar Wednesday 5th May 2027, 1PM
Parents' evenings
Parents’ evenings 2026/2027
GCSE and Year 12 Autumn Term: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Spring Term: Tuesday 23rd February 2027
Year 13 Autumn Term: Thursday 12th November 2026

Spring Term: Thursday 4th March 2027
Application deadlines
Application deadlines 2026/2027
Conservatoire applications Thursday 2nd October 2025
UCAS deadline for Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary & Dentistry applications Thursday 15th October 2026
Internal university application deadline (not Oxbridge, Medicine & Dentistry) TBC
UCAS deadline for all applications Wednesday 13th January 2027
Career events
Career events 2026/2027
Parents’ career talk (Year 12) Thursday 19th November 2026
Year 12 careers day (inset) Wednesday 10th February 2027
Open evenings
Open evenings 2026/2027
Autumn 2026 Wednesday 21st October

Wednesday 18th November (Virtual)
Spring 2027 Wednesday 10th March

Tuesday 23rd March (Virtual)
Summer 2027 Tuesday 25th May
Scholarship events
Music and Drama scholarship day 2026
Music and Drama scholarship day Wednesday 4th November 2026
College trips
College trips 2027
European trip Saturday 13th to Thursday 18th February 2027
Music and arts events
Music and arts events 2026/2027
Church Concerts (A level Music) Friday 26th March 2027
Creative Arts Event TBC
Art and Design Exhibition Thursday 3rd June 2027
Honours and leavers
Honours and leavers 2026/2027
Autumn Honour roll nomination deadline

Honour roll winners announcement

 Monday 14th December 2026

Friday 18th December 2026
Summer Honour roll nomination deadline

Honour roll winners announcement

 Friday 14th May 2027

Saturday 29th May 2027
Leavers’ Awards Dinner Friday 28th May 2027
Staff events and webinars
Staff events 2026/2027
Staff Christmas lunch Friday 18th December 2026
Annual quiz night Friday 19th March 2027
Wine tasting Friday 18th June 2027
Staff picnic Friday 25th June 2027
HT1 Webinar Thursday 22nd October 2026
HT2 Webinar Tuesday 15th December 2026
HT3 Webinar Wednesday 10th February 2027
HT4 Webinar Friday 12th March 2027
Ashbourne Revue
Ashbourne Revue 2025
Rehearsal 1 Tuesday 15th December 2026
Rehearsal 2 Wednesday 16th December 2026
Event Thursday 17th December 2026
Oxbridge, Medicine and Specialist University Programmes
Events, Activities and Clubs
University Preparation and Careers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When does the Autumn Term 2026 start and end at Ashbourne College?
The Autumn Term begins on Monday 7th September 2026 and ends on Friday 18th December 2026 at 1pm. Half-term runs from Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2026.

2. When is online registration for A-level and GCSE students?
Online registration takes place from Tuesday 25th August to Thursday 3rd September 2026, with specific dates depending on year group and programme. GCSE registration is on Thursday 27th August (PM).

3. What are the Spring Term 2027 dates?
Spring Term for returning students begins on Monday 4th January 2027 and ends on Friday 26th March 2027. Half-term runs from Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2027.

4. When is the January intake for new students?
New students register on Thursday 7th January 2027, with their first day of term on Monday 11th January 2027.

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