Independent School News

New students at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School proudly wore their ceremonial berets for the first time during the school’s annual Beret Parade; a time-honoured event marking one of the most significant moments in the school calendar. This...

Taunton School is celebrating its senior students achieving national and international recognition for their sporting talents. Year 11 Finley has been selected to join the South West U18’s England Regional Golf team, following his recent representation of the Somerset Men’s...

Gordonstoun’s renowned Pipe Band has taken part for the first time in the oldest and longest civic parade in the world, dating back over 800 years. The pipers and drummers, a favourite of HM King Charles, featured alongside many of...

Service Pupils help uncover hidden histories of National Trust’s Attingham Estate. Over two weeks in September, archaeologists led by Time Team’s Matt Williams worked alongside volunteers and members of the public to explore three trenches and several test pits. Twenty-nine...

Koen Claeys was elected the new Chair of CReSTeD (Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils) in March 2025. He is Principal and Education Director at Cavendish Education, overseeing the strategic leadership and operational management of 5 schools...

Created by the team behind La Suzy, the reusable period bed mat now quietly adopted in some of the UK’s top boarding and day schools, this 30-minute session gives girls the real tools they need. Through a warm, accessible online...

More House School in Surrey is taking meaningful steps toward becoming a greener, more environmentally conscious learning environment, both indoors and out. Nationally celebrated for its inclusive educational approach, the school is also developing thoughtful sustainability initiatives across its estate....

This summer, boys with literacy and language-based Special Educational Needs (SEND) have achieved remarkable academic success, exceeding expectations and national averages. More House School in Surrey, a specialist boarding and day school committed to innovative and truly inclusive adaptive teaching,...