Term Dates

Key dates for the academic year

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Career Pathways

Our career-focused approach equips you for the high-end career of your choice. Along with your qualification you’ll gain work ready skills and valuable industry knowledge.
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Wide range of courses

We offer a wide choice of A-Level subjects and combinations, T-levels and vocational courses such as BTECs and UALs
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If you’re looking for more freedom and independence, somewhere that will treat you like a young adult but still help you when you need it, this is the place for you.
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Student wellbeing and support

We understand that life can be tough sometimes, but our compassionate Wellbeing Team are here to offer you the care and support you need.
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Transferable skills

Our continuous professional development (CPD) days give time to learn new skills, network with employers or complete additional qualifications.
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Success rates

To put it simply, our students do really well. 1,148 students at USP College in 2021-22 secured a place at university, went on to further study or gained employment!
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2024 - 2025 Academic Year

Summer Term 2025

First day of Summer Term
Tuesday 22 April

May Day Bank Holidays
Monday 5 and Monday 26 May

Half Term
Monday 26 May to Friday 30 May

Last day of Summer Term
Friday 11 July

2025 - 2026 Academic Year

Autumn Term 2025

Enrolment for New 16-19 Students
Thursday 22 August to Friday 30 August

Late Enrolment, Enrolment for Adult & Higher Education Students
Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 September

Induction Days
Monday 9 (A-Level and Level 1) and Tuesday 10 September (Level 2 & 3 Vocational and T-Level)

First day of Autumn Term
Wednesday 11 September

Half Term
Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November

Last day of Autumn Term
Friday 20 December

Spring Term 2026

First Day of Spring Term:
Monday 5 January 2026

Half Term:
Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026

Last Day of Spring Term:
Friday 27 March 2026

Bank Holidays:
Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026

Easter Holidays:
Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026

Summer Term 2026

First Day of Summer Term:
Monday 13 April 2026

May Day Bank Holidays:
Monday 4 May and Monday 25 May 2026

Half Term:
Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026

Last Day of Summer Term:
Friday 10 July 2026

The Teaching Day

Students are expected to attend all timetabled lessons and review meetings. The college buses leave 10 minutes after the last timetabled lesson on each given day.

Lessons take place within the following timetable:

Monday 9am - 4.15pm
Tuesday 9am - 4.15pm
Wednesday 9am - 4.15pm
Thursday 9am - 4:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 11:40am (Remote Lessons)