School News

Leighton Park celebrates double hockey triumph

Geri Pick

21st October 2026

Leighton Park School is celebrating an week of hockey success after both its U16 and U14 girls’ hockey teams qualified for places in the Regional Championships. The U16s team was…

Princess Anne visits Kent military school as Royal Patron

Geri Pick

21st October 2026

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School welcomed Princess Anne on a visit in her role as Royal Patron. The Princess Royal met students and staff and saw life at…

Downside School appoints Mike Randall as new Head

Geri Pick

21st October 2026

Mike Randall has been appointed as the new Head of Downside School. Mr Randall joined Downside as Deputy Head in August 2018 and has been Interim Head since 2025, following…

Abbey College Manchester celebrates multiple top art awards

Geri Pick

21st October 2026

Students from Abbey College Manchester have won top awards across five creative arts categories in the ISA North Art Competition, with three earning places in the national finals. Year 13…

Shrewsbury School lifts trophy for Outstanding Fundraising

Geri Pick

19th October 2026

Shrewsbury School has won ‘The Development Award for Outstanding Fundraising Achievement’ in a national schools awards. The trophy, presented at the Independent School of the Year Awards, is the fourth…

Sherborne Schools host inaugural Turing Conference

Geri Pick

19th October 2026

One hundred years after famous mathematician Alan Turing arrived at Sherborne School, an inaugural conference was held to celebrate his remarkable legacy. Turing’s achievements include breaking the German Enigma code…

Mayfield School wins wellbeing trophy in national awards

Geri Pick

19th October 2026

Mayfield School has been named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing 2026. Mayfield, an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 in East Sussex, was…

Leweston crowned overall winning school in Portland Autumn Regatta

Geri Pick

19th October 2026

A team of six sailors from Leweston School secured the title of overall winning school against fierce competition at the Autumn Regatta at Portland. The squad of pupils, ranging from…

King Charles’ oak tree planted at Duchy College

Geri Pick

19th October 2026

An oak tree which King Charles presented by to Duchy College in Harrogate during his visit in May has been planted in the school’s grounds. The tree was one of…

St Swithun’s win Girls’ School of the Year award

Geri Pick

15th October 2026

St Swithun’s School in Winchester has been named β€˜Girls’ School of the Year’ at the Independent School of the Year Awards. Headmistress Jane Gandee and Deputy Head Pastoral Graham Yates…