School News

New arrivals at Keswick School

Lily Boyden

11th September 2023

As well as welcoming 10 new boarders to Lairthwaite Boarding House this September, we are very excited to share news about our other new arrivals. Freyja, our new Golden Retriever…

Royal Hospital School featured in the prestigious Tatler Schools Guide 2024

Lily Boyden

5th September 2023

Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, Ipswich, is celebrating its inclusion in the Tatler Schools Guide 2024, once again the only senior school in Suffolk to be featured.   The…

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our wonderful school!

Lily Boyden

1st September 2023

I am incredibly proud to be the Headmistress of Adcote School, here in the heart of Shropshire. We are extremely fortunate to be housed in an inspiring Grade 1 Victorian…

New Assistant Heads announced at Strathallan Prep School

Lily Boyden

1st September 2023

Strathallan Prep School is delighted to announce that current staff members, Mr Glyn Gardiner and Miss Rona Leese will take on new roles this year as they become Assistant Heads…

GREEN SCHOOL SECURES WILDFLOWER GRANT

Lily Boyden

1st September 2023

An eco-friendly independent school in Liphook has secured a grant to support one of its many environmental projects. Highfield and Brookham Schools is a huge advocate of a greener and…

Academic Summer Pioneer Joins Leading Independent College To Launch ‘Academic Summer In The City Of London 2024’

Jess Harris

30th August 2023

HELEN Lami, the founder of Academic Summer has launched a joint venture to deliver high quality summer short courses at the David Game College campus, in the heart of the…

Thousands of names in gold: Strathallan celebrates 88 year-old signwriter

Lily Boyden

30th August 2023

Another new school year begins, and Frank Oakes is hard at work again, fulfilling the role he has performed at Strathallan for fifty years. The signwriter, originally from Stockport, has…

Ballet stars of tomorrow dance their way to Harrogate’s Ashville College for world-class tuition

Jess Harris

30th August 2023

ASPIRING ballet stars took centre stage at Harrogate’s Ashville College for a three-week residential summer school where they received world-class tuition from dancers, teachers and choreographers from major ballet companies – including The Royal Ballet, Birmingham…

Two Gordon’s girls playing in the finals of the MCC National Hub T20 at Lord’s

Jess Harris

30th August 2023

Few people can claim to have played cricket on the hallowed turf of Lord’s cricket ground once, let alone twice! Yet two cricketers from Gordon’s and Valley End Cricket Club,…

SCHOOL’S RECORD MEDAL HAUL AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Lily Boyden

30th August 2023

Athletes from an independent school in Liphook have secured a record medal haul at a prestigious national meeting. The seven talented competitors from Highfield and Brookham Schools picked up five…