Independent School News

As the academic year moves into the spring months, many schools begin preparing students for exams and important assessments. For girls in boarding schools, this period often brings a combination of determination, focus and natural nervousness. While academic preparation is...

More House School are thrilled to announce that, for another consecutive year, their boarding provision has been awarded the highest possible Ofsted grading in every judgement area: ‘Outstanding’. More House is the largest and leading specialist school in the UK,...

Dauntsey’s has announced a significant new partnership with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD), which will become the school’s Conservatoire in Residence from Spring 2026.  RWCMD is internationally regarded for excellence in music, drama and production arts training. The...

Mayfield School’s senior debating team has secured a place in the prestigious English‑Speaking Union (ESU) National Final, earning their position as one of the top 12 debating schools in the country. Following a series of impressive performances, Sixth Form students...

The Leys is currently undertaking a term‑long trial of the Inkling AI Avatar Tutor, as part of the school’s broader, pedagogy‑driven exploration of how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning, in meaningful ways. The Leys is currently undertaking a...

Clifton College has been crowned England Hockey Girls U18 Schools Champions, officially making them the best U18 girls’ hockey team in the country! The Clifton College team won every one of their eight league games, conceding only four goals in...

Old Swinford Hospital’s boarding provision has been judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category for the third consecutive time.  Ofsted inspected the school in January and has now published its report. The inspectors found that ‘boarders make exceptional progress and their confidence,...

By March, the rhythm of the school year is fully underway. Academic schedules are busy, extracurricular activities are in full swing, and boarding houses are alive with the daily energy of student life. For many girls, this period of the...