School News

Pride as former Gresham’s pupil Ben Youngs breaks the record for England men’s rugby appearances

Lottie Andrews

28th February 2022

On Saturday 26th February 2022, Old Greshamian Ben Youngs became England’s most capped male rugby player. The Six Nations fixture against Wales saw Ben achieve his 115th cap and surpass…

Barney’s Aspiring Rugby Stars Seek First National Final in 15 Years

Lottie Andrews

28th February 2022

Barnard Castle School’s thriving Rugby programme is seeking a return to Twickenham as the School’s First XV prepare for their first National Schools Cup Semi-final since 2014. ‘Barney’ will take…

Choral Competition at Dauntsey’s

Lottie Andrews

24th February 2022

Photograph shows: Dauntsey’s Competition winner Rhys, with adjudicator Emma Brain-Gabbott Congratulations go to Sixth Former Rhys, who won the Dauntsey’s 2022 Gilliat Singing Competition, adjudicated by the amazing soprano, Emma…

Departure of Gordon’s Deputy Head Rob Pavis

Lottie Andrews

24th February 2022

After almost eight years at Gordon’s, Rob and Heather Pavis are swapping the leafy surrounds of Surrey Heath for the surf on the North Devon coastline where Rob will take…

Taunton School goes green for the Queen

Lottie Andrews

24th February 2022

Two people with a 100-year age difference have joined together to plant a tree to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Bertie Brewer, aged one, who attends Taunton School Nursery, helped…

More Than a Walk in the Park

Lottie Andrews

24th February 2022

Big-hearted Brentwood School Sixth Former, Izzy Harkins, has smashed her Afghanaid fund-raising target while raising awareness of the plight of those struggling to survive in war-torn Afghanistan. Seventeen-year-old Izzy spent…

Spellbinding Dance Showcase sees performances back with a bang at St Mary’s

Lottie Andrews

23rd February 2022

Following months of preparation and hard work, parents, staff and students at St Mary’s School in Cambridge were treated to an evening of dazzling dance performances from Senior School and…

Millfield Physicists excel in British Physics Olympiad

Lottie Andrews

23rd February 2022

Millfield Physicists have excelled in this year’s British Physics Olympiad. Students across the year groups have been awarded with exceptional marks in the nationwide programme. In the senior challenge, Lower…

Super seven receive Oxbridge offers

Lottie Andrews

23rd February 2022

Seven of Richard Huish College’s highest achievers could be set for elite universities Oxford or Cambridge University (subject to grades) in a wide range of subjects. Five have offers from…

Students join Kenyan pilot project

Lottie Andrews

23rd February 2022

Two schools have joined forces with a town’s e-Rotary Club to pilot an innovative educational and sustainable project to help tackle global conservation challenges. Rotary Digital Bridges is a partnership…