Independent School News

Leighton Park School is celebrating an week of hockey success after both its U16 and U14 girls' hockey teams qualified for places in the Regional Championships. The U16s team was also crowned Berkshire County Champions for the second consecutive year,...

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School welcomed Princess Anne on a visit in her role as Royal Patron. The Princess Royal met students and staff and saw life at the school first-hand for young people, including children from service...

Mike Randall has been appointed as the new Head of Downside School. Mr Randall joined Downside as Deputy Head in August 2018 and has been Interim Head since 2025, following the retirement of Andrew Hobbs. The mixed Catholic public school...

Shrewsbury School has won 'The Development Award for Outstanding Fundraising Achievement’ in a national schools awards. The trophy, presented at the Independent School of the Year Awards, is the fourth that Shrewsbury has picked up this year for its partnership...

One hundred years after famous mathematician Alan Turing arrived at Sherborne School, an inaugural conference was held to celebrate his remarkable legacy. Turing’s achievements include breaking the German Enigma code during World War II, laying the mathematical foundations for modern...

Mayfield School has been named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing 2026. Mayfield, an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 in East Sussex, was praised by judges for its whole-school approach and exceptional pastoral...

A team of six sailors from Leweston School secured the title of overall winning school against fierce competition at the Autumn Regatta at Portland. The squad of pupils, ranging from Year 7 to Year 12 with nearly every year group...

An oak tree which King Charles presented by to Duchy College in Harrogate during his visit in May has been planted in the school’s grounds. The tree was one of just 80 presented ahead of the King’s 80th birthday in...