School News

Lara Péchard announced as new Head of Felsted School

Lottie Andrews

7th January 2026

Felsted School has announced the appointment of Lara Péchard, as its 29th Head, taking over the role in September 2026. Chair of Governors, Mike Beale commented: “Felsted School is consistently…

Taunton School helping lead the way with worldwide academic research

Lily Boyden

6th January 2026

Taunton School has partnered with the University of Bath on a new research project aiming to raise the standard of literacy across the world. The British Academic Written English Secondary School (BAWESS)…

New Head of Ardingly College Announced

Lottie Andrews

5th January 2026

The Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Alastair Tighe as the new Head of Ardingly College, effective from September 2026. This follows the news that Ben Figgis, our current Head, will be…

Richard Huish College community ‘helps thy neighbour’

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

The Huish community ‘helped thy neighbour’ at the end of term by packing and donating hampers as part of the Help Thy Neighbour appeal. Christmas hampers for local families in…

Richard Huish College Supports Arc This Festive Season

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

Huish students and staff have come together this Christmas to support Arc, a local charity dedicated to helping those facing homelessness. The college’s Volunteering for Arc EnRiCH group crafted and…

Royal High opens doors for ambitious sixth form students

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

Aspiring lawyers at Royal High Bath, GDST (RHB) have been invited to apply for the Johnston Memorial Scholarship 2025/26 – a prestigious award designed to support students aiming to study…

All aboard, students from Barnard Castle School perform The Railway Children

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

YOUNG actors worked up a full head of steam as they joined the audience on stage for an immersive version of a classic children’s story. Staff and students at Barnard…

Senior school musicians bring the house down

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

TALENTED musicians showcased their skills at a winter extravaganza to remember. Pupils from Barnard Castle School played and sang before a packed audience of friends and family. A chamber choir…

Kimbolton School’s historic castle to shine on prime-time ITV Christmas special

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

Kimbolton School in Cambridgeshire is proud to announce that its historic castle will feature as the backdrop to the Christmas Special of You Bet! On Tour, airing on Saturday 27 December…

Singing it loud, Prep School children perform for a packed audience

Lily Boyden

18th December 2025

THE sounds of a heavenly harp, tumultuous trumpets and serenading strings echoed around a packed school hall as young musicians showcased their skills. Pupils from Barnard Castle Preparatory School took…