School News

Former Lions, England and Leicester winger Tony Underwood with Barnard Castle School’s director of development and alumni relations Dionne Saville

Lily Boyden

2nd July 2025

SCORES of former pupils, some travelling from around the world, returned to their old school to hear about its plans for the future. Old Barnardians from across the UK, America,…

Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums at Windsor Castle

Lily Boyden

1st July 2025

Students in Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums had a once in a lifetime opportunity as they performed at Windsor Castle for His Majesty The King, the school Patron this week….

Reading pupil wins national songwriting competition for the fifth year running

Lily Boyden

1st July 2025

A student at a Reading school has won a national songwriting competition for the fifth year running. Eliza, who is now in Upper Sixth at Leighton Park School, has been…

Brighton College: National Theatre Champions!

Lily Boyden

1st July 2025

At a glittering awards ceremony in London, Brighton College was thrilled to receive ‘Best Play’ from the National School Theatre Awards for their epic production of The Trial. Performed earlier…

A School by the Sea Where Children Thrive: Belhaven Hill School’s Boarding Ethos Offers Stability and Adventure

Lottie Andrews

26th June 2025

Belhaven Hill School joins the ‘10% group’ of schools, offering full boarding at highly competitive fees for British Armed Forces families. Belhaven Hill School, east of Edinburgh, provides a happy…

Children’s author Pippa Goodhart inspires pupils at Kimbolton Prep School during Arts Festival

Lottie Andrews

26th June 2025

Children’s author, Pippa Goodhart, visited Kimbolton Prep School, Cambridgeshire, on 17th June as part of the school’s KimFest festival – a biennial celebration of the Arts. Pippa, best known for…

A Royal Introduction… DLD College London Student Celebrates Admired Accolade

Lottie Andrews

26th June 2025

Former student and Head of School at the multi-award-winning DLD College London, Arian A, was recently recognised at a prestigious presentation at Buckingham Palace, after securing a much-coveted Gold Duke…

Purpose, partnerships and progress – why independent schools must continue to improve education for all amidst challenging economic circumstances

Lottie Andrews

26th June 2025

By Graeme Lawrie MBE, Partnerships Director at ACS International Schools The Government’s actions surrounding VAT and independent school fees has sparked widespread debate and a split of opinions amongst many….

Sherborne Girls Head’s 125km Challenge Inspires School and Raises Vital Funds for Bursaries

Lottie Andrews

26th June 2025

What began as a solo endurance challenge by the Head of Sherborne Girls became an inspiring story of resilience, unity and school spirit. On Friday 20 June, Dr Ruth Sullivan…

Gordonstoun students ready for frontline action after royal opening of new Coastguard Centre

Sophie Duval

25th June 2025

HRH The Princess Royal visited Gordonstoun today to officially open a new coastguard centre. Senior students will now be able to respond to emergency calls 24/7 following the launch of…