School News

Sophie shatters 33-year-old sprint record

Abbey Adams

30th May 2023

Sophie Wallwork, an exceptional 18-year-old athlete from Strathallan School, has made history by breaking a sprint record which had remained for 33 years. Participating in an exhilarating Athletics showdown among…

Noah T Signs Contract with Essex

Abbey Adams

30th May 2023

Year 13 pupil Noah T has signed a rookie summer contract with Essex County Cricket Club. Noah has been part of the Essex Academy since 2021 and is an all-rounder,…

Queen Ethelburga’s going for number one with new hit single composed and performed by students and produced by chart-topping global music duo Billen Ted

Jess Harris

30th May 2023

A world first musical collaboration between co-educational independent school Queen Ethelburga’s, Global Media and international music producers Billen Ted, has seen the release of the student-composed ‘Feels Like Home’ hit…

Top Cornish girls’ school graded “excellent” in all areas by school inspectors – the highest grade possible to achieve

Jess Harris

30th May 2023

Truro High School for Girls has been graded ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the sector’s equivalent of OFSTED. Excellent is the highest ranking that it is…

‘Mr Brown’ Officially Opens School’s Nursery Extension

Jess Harris

30th May 2023

Marmalade sandwiches were the only thing missing as Hugh Bonneville, star of the Paddington Bear films, paid a visit to an independent school in Liphook. There was no shortage of…

Headteacher’s inspiring workshop at the 11th Annual SEN Conference at University of Chichester

Jess Harris

30th May 2023

Slindon College’ Headteacher, Mrs Vlahodimou led a thought-provoking workshop at the 11th Annual SEN Conference at the University of Chichester. The Centre for Special Education and Disability Studies at the…

England Call Up for Gordon’s Rugby Player

Jess Harris

26th May 2023

The early mornings, hard work and dedication have paid off! Gordon’s rugby player Zuko Robb has been selected for the England U18 squad that will head off to South Africa…

Head of RPE elected on ISRSA Council

Jess Harris

26th May 2023

Mr Brian Poxon, Wells Cathedral School’s Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, has been nominated onto the National Council of the Independent Schools Religious Studies Association (ISRSA). The ISRSA champions…

St Swithun’s Student sings to the top of choir competition

Jess Harris

25th May 2023

Natalie W, a St Swithun’s student in U5 (Year 11), was part of Farnham Youth Choir’s (FYC) Senior Choir who competed in the Interkultur Hull International Choir Competition.  The choir…

Roedean girls conquer fear of heights in name of animal charity

Jess Harris

25th May 2023

FORTY girls from Roedean conquered their fear of heights in the name of animal charity when they abseiled down Brighton’s iconic i360 tower at night. The teens are on a…