School News

ROEDEAN student conquers fear of sea by swimming shark-infested waters

Geri Pick

17th June 2026

A ROEDEAN student who was scared of the ocean has set up a series of ultra seaswim challenges that include braving shark-infested waters. 18-year-old Finya Lang, who is currently sitting…

Old Felstedian Jordan Cox Earns England Test Debut

Geri Pick

17th June 2026

There will be immense pride across the Felsted community this week as Old Felstedian Jordan Cox prepares to make his England Cricket Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval….

On their toes when it comes to mental health, students from Barnard Castle School and Prep School dance up a storm

Geri Pick

17th June 2026

PUPILS have been dancing away the way the blues with a whole-school conga designed to boost mental health. The Big Barney Move involved around 700 students, aged four to 18,…

Tonbridge School to introduce co-educational Sixth Form from September 2028

Geri Pick

17th June 2026

Tonbridge School has announced it will introduce a co-educational Sixth Form from September 2028 – its 475thΒ anniversary year – as part of its long-term plans for the future of the…

Millfield Prep are National Swim Champions

Geri Pick

17th June 2026

Millfield Prep School swimmers have won a prestigious national competition for the 38th year in a row. The successful 33-strong squad who attended the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools)…

Spectacular Felsted School steel band celebrates two toe-tapping decades

Geri Pick

16th June 2026

The vibrant and distinctive melodies of the Caribbean filled the chapel at Felsted School in north Essex recently as more than 80 steel pan musicians came together to celebrate the…

Bryanston School Announces Intention to Acquire Thorngrove School

Geri Pick

15th June 2026

Bryanston School is delighted to announce its intention to acquire Thorngrove School, a highly regarded independent prep school on the Hampshire/Berkshire border, known for its nurturing environment, strong sense of…

LVS Ascot Announces New Principal as Part of LTC Education Group Leadership Appointments

Geri Pick

15th June 2026

LVS Ascot has announced that James Thomson has been appointed as the school’s new Principal, effective from 1 September 2026. James, who is currently Vice Principal, Director of Futures at…

Highfield Swimmers Earn Place at National Primary Swimming Championships

Geri Pick

15th June 2026

Highfield Prep School (Duchy College Prep from September) will proudly represent the North East in the 2026 Primary Team Swimming Championships after success in their recent qualifier. Georgia, Jack, Lily,…

Kingswood Alumna Awarded MBE for Services to Education and Skills

Geri Pick

15th June 2026

A former pupil of Kingswood School, Bath, has been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours with an MBE for Services to Education and Skills. Alexia Williams, an engineer at Rolls-Royce…