School News

Nearly Half of St. Francis’ College GCSE Grades Awarded at 9–8 (A*)

6th October 2025

St. Francis’ College students are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results this year. Over 70% of all grades awarded were at 9-7 (equivalent to A*-A), with nearly half (47.4%)…

St. Francis’ College Invites Chris Hinchliff MP

6th October 2025

St. Francis’ College was delighted to welcome Chris Hinchliff MP last Friday for a visit that brought together pupils from across the school. St. Francis’ College was delighted to welcome…

LeadHERship Conference Inspires Girls from Six Reading Schools

6th October 2025

The LeadHERship Conference hosted for girls from six of Reading Borough’s secondary schools inspired and empowered the young female delegates on Friday 3rd October.  Organised by Leighton Park School and…

Christ’s Hospital pupils march through the City of London for St Matthew’s Day

3rd October 2025

On Friday 3 October, pupils from Christ’s Hospital took part in the school’s traditional St Matthew’s Day march through the City of London, one of the most historic events in…

Teenage painter makes TV debut in artist show featuring a host of stars

1st October 2025

A talented teenage artist at Gordonstoun has been chosen to appear on the new TV series of Portrait Artist of the Year. Student Ruby Mitcham, 18, has quickly established herself…

Taunton School raises £415,000 through first ‘Giving Day’

30th September 2025

Taunton School is celebrating the resounding success of its inaugural Giving Day which took place on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025. The initiative has seen the School raise…

Year 13 sixth former finishes 6th in the World and leads Great Britain to Team Silver in Spain

30th September 2025

Jack from Giggleswick School has earned international recognition after representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain, securing an impressive sixth-place…

Concert raises over £5,000 for Bevan Chorister Scholarship

30th September 2025

In late September, Downside School welcomed the Bevan Family Consort to perform in a packed Abbey Church. Following the release of their latest acclaimed album earlier this year, the ensemble…

St Leonards School Partners with ProDreamUSA to Expand Pathways for Aspiring Student-Athletes

29th September 2025

St Leonards School is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with ProDreamUSA, the UK’s leading college golf placement specialists, to further enhance opportunities for talented young golfers to study…

And they’re off! Roedean students take to the track in F24 race

26th September 2025

Students at Roedean School in Sussex got the chance to put their STEM work into practice this month when they raced an F24 electric car they had built – on…