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Academic Year 2025-26

Holidays in term time 

The college does not authorise holidays in term time, as even short breaks can significantly disrupt learning, affect progress, and undermine future outcomes. This policy applies from the point of enrolment. Students and their parents/carers are asked to plan holidays outside the published term dates. 

Find below the term dates for the following academic year:

Monday 5th January - College reopens

Thursday 12th February -  Fully remote learning day where students learn from home.  The college closes to the public/students for the February half term at the end of the day

Monday 23rd February - College timetable recommences 

Friday 27th March - College finishes for Easter at the end of the day 

Monday 13th April - College timetable recommences 

Monday 4th May - Bank holiday 

Friday 22nd May - College finishes for May half term at the end of the day 

Monday 1st June - College timetable recommences with additional teaching for Lower Sixth

Wednesday 1st July - Students finish for summer

Thursday 13th August - A Level Results Day

Thursday 20th August - GCSE Results Day / Enrolment (Day 1)

Friday 21st August - Enrolment (Day 2)

Tuesday 1st September- Lower Sixth/Foundation Programme Induction Day

Wednesday 2nd September - Lower Sixth/Foundation Programme Induction Day

Thursday 3rd September - Upper Sixth return to college - all students in

Friday 16th October - College closes to the public/students for October half term at the end of the day

Monday 2nd November - College timetable recommences

Thursday 17th December - Students finish for Christmas

Thursday 11th February - College closes to the public/students for February half term at the end of the day

Monday 12th April- College timetable recommences 

Monday 3rd May - Bank holiday 

Friday 28th May - College finishes for May half term at the end of the day 

Term dates 2027-2028

Find below the term dates for the following academic year:

*Additional dates will be added including remote learning days.

Monday 30th August - Bank holiday 

TBC - Students return after the summer

Friday 15th October - College closes to the public/students for October half term at the end of the day

Monday 1st November - College timetable recommences

Thursday 16th December - Students finish for Christmas

Tuesday 4th January - College reopens

Thursday 10th February - College closes to the public/students for February half term at the end of the day

Monday 21st February - College timetable recommences

Thursday 31st March - College finishes for Easter at the end of the day

Tuesday 18th April- College timetable recommences 

Monday 1st May - Bank holiday 

Friday 26th May - College finishes for May half term at the end of the day 

Monday 5th June - College timetable recommences

TBC - Last day of term for students

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Enrolment Day One

An essential event for Year 11 applicants to officially join Blackpool Sixth. This is where you confirm your place and get ready for September! More details to follow for applicants.

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Enrolment Day Two

An essential event for Year 11 applicants to officially join Blackpool Sixth. This is where you confirm your place and get ready for September! More details to follow for applicants.

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Year 11 - Course Discussion Evening 4

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Amplified - ACA BTEC Music Showcase

Blackpool Sixth’s ACA BTEC Music Showcase is an exciting event that brings together talented and passionate musicians to showcase their skills and hard work.

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