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 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. |
| Independent Study Days | Thursday 22 October 2026 Friday 23 October 2026 Thursday 11 February 2027 Friday 12 February 2027 |
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 |
🚀 Register for an Open Event
Come and explore our workshops, meet our teachers, and get all your questions answered at our October Open Event. Whether you’re interested in A Levels, T Levels, Technical & Professional qualifications, or Apprenticeships, we’ve got you covered.
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Thursday 15 October 2026
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6pm – 8pm
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Strode College
