Stay informed and organised
Strode College is closed over the Christmas holiday but remains open during Easter, summer and half-term holidays. There are a number of public bank holidays throughout the year where the College will be closed. Start and end dates for Higher Education (HE) courses differ in some instances.
Student Term Dates for 2025/26
| Term | Students | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Further Education | Monday 1 September | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October | Friday 19 December (midday) |
| Higher Education | Monday 15 September | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October | Friday 19 December (midday) | |
| Spring Term | Further Education | Wednesday 7 January | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February | Wednesday 1 April |
| Higher Education | Monday 5 January | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February | Wednesday 1 April | |
| Summer Term | Further Education | Monday 20 April | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May | Friday 26 June |
| Higher Education | Monday 20 April | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May | Friday 12 June |
Key Dates for 2025/26
| What | When |
|---|---|
| A Level Results Day | Thursday 14 August 2025 |
| GCSE Results Day | 21 August 2025 |
| Independent Study Days | Thursday 23 October 2025 & Friday 24 October 2025 |
| Wellbeing Day | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Bank Holidays | Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 25 August 2025 Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025 Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025 New Years Day: Thursday 1 January 2026 Easter Friday: Friday 3 April 2026 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026 Mayday: Monday 4 May 2026 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026 |
Somerset Schools’ Term Dates for 2025/26
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 2 September 2025 | Monday 28 October 2025 – Friday 31 October 2025 | Friday 20 December 2025 |
| Spring Term | Monday 5 January 2026 | Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026 | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Summer Term | Monday 20 April 2026 | Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026 | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
Student Term Dates for 2026/27
| Term | Students | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Further Education | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| Higher Education | Monday 14 September 2026 | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October | Thursday 17 December 2026 | |
| Spring Term | Further Education | Monday 4 January 2027 | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Higher Education | Monday 4 January 2027 | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February | Thursday 25 March 2027 | |
| Summer Term | Further Education | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 31 May – Friday 04 June | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Higher Education | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 31 May – Friday 04 June | Friday 11 June 2027 |
Key Dates for 2026/27
| What | When |
|---|---|
| A Level Results Day | Thursday 13 August 2026 |
| GCSE Results Day | 20 August 2026 |
| Bank Holidays | Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026 Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026 Boxing Day: Monday 28 December 2026* New Years Day: Friday 1 January 2027 Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027 Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027 Mayday: Monday 3 May 2027 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31 May 2027 Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30 August 2027 *replacement bank holiday, at the 26th falls on a weekend. |
Somerset Schools’ Term Dates for 2026/27
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Thursday 3 September 2026 | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January 2026 | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | Friday 23 July 2027 |
Join our Careers Fair
Looking for career opportunities or considering an apprenticeship? This event is perfect for you! Meet with top companies, explore job opportunities, and network with professionals in various industries. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to kickstart your career!
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Thursday 12 February 2026
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5.30pm – 7.30pm
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The Venue @ Junction 24, TA6 6DF
