School News

First Place for Alex in International Computing Competition

8th December 2022

Congratulations to Year 9 Leys School pupil Alexander R who has been ranked first in the Intermediate category of this year’s Bebras Computing Competition, ahead of more than 185,000 participants…

Ukrainian students making their mark at Millfield

8th December 2022

Two Ukrainian students have spoken about their experiences of being welcomed into Millfield after fleeing their country. Ana Sandalova, a 17-year-old pianist, guitarist, singer and songwriter, has found solace in…

Christmas artwork

8th December 2022

Every year we invite our art students to design the Badminton School Christmas Card and this year Angel’s (Upper Sixth) artwork was chosen. Angel’s artwork was also submitted to the…

Badminton School Sporting Achievements

8th December 2022

Lynette (Year 6) competed in her first U15 Bronze tournament last Saturday and won a Bronze medal in Devon U15 Bronze 2022! Jemima (Year 6) took part in four races…

Annual Christmas Bazaar

8th December 2022

On Saturday 3 December we held our annual Christmas Bazaar, raising money for St Peter’s Hospice. This is a FREE event for the local community. There were stalls from local…

Foodbank Donation Drive, Badminton School

8th December 2022

This year, the Senior School held a voluntary Christmas Jumper/Accessory Day on Monday 5 December. Pupils and staff were invited to done their most festive attire and bring £1, which…

Road safety campaigner Lauren Doherty shares her story with Ashville Prep School pupils

8th December 2022

A road safety campaigner, left paralysed after being hit by a van on a night out, has shared her harrowing story with pupils from Harrogate’s Ashville Prep School. Lauren Doherty…

Senior School Musical: The Wizard of Oz, Badminton School

8th December 2022

The Badminton School Drama Team were delighted to bring this year’s musical ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the Peace Memorial Hall on the 25 and 26 November. With auditions in…

Glenalmond College announces appointment of new Warden 

7th December 2022

Glenalmond College, a co-educational independent boarding school in Perthshire Scotland, has confirmed the appointment of Mark Mortimer as Warden with effect from 1st January 2023, taking over from Dr Michael…

Taunton School’s new library officially opened by inspirational teacher

7th December 2022

A retired Taunton School teacher has officially opened a new library named in his honour. John Carrington, an English teacher and former Deputy Head of Taunton School, cut the ribbon…