School News

Sport record Elsie Smith: Record breaker Elsie Smith takes a leap forward towards her Olympic dreams

22nd July 2026

SPORTS day got off to a flying start when a pupil broke a 27-year-old record in the very first event of the day, a major boost towards her Olympic dreams….

FORMER ALL BLACK MARK ROBINSON APPOINTED AS KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE’S FIRST RUGBY AMBASSADOR

21st July 2026

King William’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of former All Black Mark Robinson as its first Rugby Ambassador, a significant step that underlines the College’s long-term commitment to excellence in sport…

Cothill Commended in the Small School Category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026

21st July 2026

Cothill has been commended in the Small Independent School category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026, recognising the school’s distinctive approach to education for children aged 7…

Sidcot School Recognised for Their Outstanding International Student Experience

21st July 2026

Sidcot School has been commended for International Student Experience in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and enriching environment for…

Abbey College Cambridge Launches ‘Political in Conversation’ Series with High-Profile Global Leaders

21st July 2026

A new student-led initiative connects future leaders with UK MPs and international ministers to bring classroom learning to life, as Abbey College Cambridge has officially launched its new Political in…

Gordon’s Netball Players are on Top of the World

21st July 2026

Gordon’s School’s First VII netball team are champions of the world, after beating schools from across the globe to win the World Schools Netball Cup! The team, who were able…

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results at Leighton Park School

20th July 2026

An excellent set of results at Reading’s International Baccalaureate World School Leighton Park’s International Baccalaureate Class of 2026 are celebrating an excellent set of results! After two years of academic…

St Swithun’s students climb the hills of Winchester to raise over £50,000

20th July 2026

Earlier this month senior and prep students at St Swithun’s School set off around Winchester as they took on the St Swithun’s Challenge to raise money for transformational bursaries. They…

Blundell’s pupil wins silver for the UK at International Physics Olympiad

20th July 2026

A Blundell’s pupil has been named among the top 50 young physicists in the world after winning a silver medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in Colombia. Ed represented…

School community celebrates inspectors’ report

15th July 2026

INSPECTORS have praised a school’s strong sense of community and distinctive ethos which makes it a special place to learn. Officials from the Department for Education-appointed Independent Schools Inspectorate spent…