Independent School News

A new pre-prep class is to open at Aldro School from September 2027, offering children a continuous educational journey from reception to the end of Year 8. The move comes as Aldro, a co-ed day and boarding school in Surrey, prepares...

The equestrian team from Mayfield School in East Sussex has won a record-breaking haul of 12 titles at the National Schools Equestrian Association’s (NSEA) championships. The success included seven team titles and five individual titles, underscoring the school’s reputation as...

An Upper Sixth pupil at Haberdashers’ Adams has won a top prize in a global law essay competition. Daniel Alex won 2nd prize in the Senior Law Category of the John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize, which attracted more than...

Students at Bryanston School in Somerset have hosted the inaugural Bry Haus, Business of Fashion event to showcasing their emerging talent. Original collections by current students were displayed at the event, alongside photography, art, pop-up retail and opportunities to connect...

A student from Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon has been crowned BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2026. The title came after Ginerva Dobson’s stunning performance in the national final, broadcast on BBC One's Songs of Praise on Sunday 18...

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...