Useful Dates
2026/2027 Term Dates
Autumn Term 2026
Year 12 start: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Year 13 start: Thursday 3rd September 2026
Half Term: Monday 26th October 2026 – Friday 30th October 2026
All students return: Monday 2nd November 2026
Last day of term (students): Wednesday 16th December 2026
Last day of term (staff): Friday 18th December 2026
Staff INSET (school closed): Thursday 27th August 2026 & Friday 28th August 2026
COLAT Inset day (school closed): Monday 12th October 2026
Spring Term 2027
All students return: Tuesday 5th January 2027
Half Term: Monday 15th February 2027- Friday 19th February 2027
All students return: Monday 22nd February 2027
Last day of term: Thursday 25th March 2027
Staff INSET: Monday 4th January 2027
Summer Term 2027
All students return: Monday 12th April 2027
Half Term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2027
All students return: Monday 7th June 2027
Last day of term: Wednesday 7th July 2027
Public holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027
COLAT Inset Day (School closed): Friday 2nd July 2027
Parent Evenings
NCS Parent Evenings 2026/2027
| Date | Event | Year group | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th September 2026 | Yr13 Parent Evening – the year ahead | 13 | Online |
| 17th September 2026 | Yr12 Welcome to the NCS | 12 | NCS |
| 24th September 2026 | Harvard Admissions Talk | 12 | NCS |
| 1st October 2026 | Digital Learning | 12 | Online |
| 8th October 2026 | Y12 Learning habits | 12 | Online |
| 22nd October 2026 | Support young people’s physical and mental wellbeing during A levels – Y12&13 | 12 & 13 | Online |
| 3rd December 2026 | Y12 Parent- Teacher Consultation Evening | 12 | NCS |
| 10th December 2026 | Post 18-progression options – Y12 | 12 | Online |
| 21st January 2027 | Y13 Parent -Teacher Consultation Evening | 13 | NCS |
| 4th February 2027 | Y12 & 13 – how to revise at A level | 12 & 13 | Online |
| 18th March 2027 | Y12 & Y13 Parent -Teacher Consultation Evening (by tutor group) | 12 & 13 | NCS |
| 24th March 2027 | Y12 & Y13 Parent -Teacher Consultation Evening (by tutor group) | 12 & 13 | NCS |
| 13th May 2027 | An Introduction to Medicine and Dentistry Applications | 12 | Online |
| 8th June 2027 | UCAS and personal statements | 12 | Online |
A letter will be sent to parents/carers prior to any parent evening. The NCS reserves the right to amend dates, due to unforeseen circumstances.