Independent School News

Dauntsey's 1st XV rugby team has been crowned National U18 Plate Champions after a thrilling final against St Anselm’s College, Birkenhead, at Ealing Trailfinders Stadium. In front of an electrifying crowd of almost 2,000 spectators, including over 500 Dauntsey’s pupils,...

The Adams’ CCF (Army Section) has retained the Military Skills Competition title for the HQ Centre (West) Brigade area. This is a fantastic achievement with even more teams competing this year – sixteen against last year’s ten teams. The competition...

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in York is home to approximately 340 Forces students on a campus of around 1300 students. As Principal, Dan Machin, states, “As military children represent a quarter of the student population onsite, it is incredibly important that...

A boarding environment should not just be a ‘house’, but a home. Ask anyone at Berkhamsted School – staff or pupils – and they’ll tell you as much. “‘We know that pupils who feel well cared for but also have...

HRH The Princess Royal has today paid tribute to Gordonstoun founder Dr Kurt Hahn as a special commemorative plaque was unveiled at the school in his memory to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. First Minister John Swinney also sent a message...

A highly accomplished UK golfer, Lee Corfield, has joined Taunton School as a Golf Performance Coach. Bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience, Lee qualified for and played in The Open Championship in 2011 and has represented...

The Governors of Haberdashers’ Adams and the Trustees of Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT) are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Daniel Biggins as the new Head of Haberdashers' Adams, effective from September 2025. Mr Biggins will succeed...

A teacher at Taunton School has completed a PhD and joined the prestigious London Philharmonic Orchestra.  Zachary Reading, Co-ordinator of Vocal & Instrumental Studies at Taunton School, has recently completed a PhD at Bangor University, earning the title Doctor of...