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LVS Ascot Principal Warns New GCSE Gradings Will Have More Influence On Students’ University Hopes

12 Sep 2018

August is a nerve-wracking month for Berkshire students – and parents – with A-level and GCSE results days looming. This year especially will be an anxious time for GCSE pupils with over...

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Bromsgrove Sixth Form Student Plays at The Royal Albert Hall

12 Sep 2018

Talented Upper Sixth musician Joshua Osborn-Patel from Bromsgrove School has been lucky enough to play at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall this summer. The musician, who is one of ten horn players...

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New King’s Scholars entered onto the Foundation of Rochester Cathedral

12 Sep 2018

On Monday 10 September, six new King’s Scholars were entered onto the Foundation of Rochester Cathedral in a special cathedral service led by the Dean of Rochester. Following the re-foundation of the...

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Monkton Combe School – Prep and Pre-Prep rated as ‘Excellent’ in latest Inspection Report

12 Sep 2018

“Pupils display excellent thinking and research skills, both in lessons and independent work.” “Excellent levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across the curriculum.” “Pupils exhibit substantial skills in music and drama.” “They...

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Monkton Principal tears up script to give another surprise performance at Prize Giving

12 Sep 2018

The Principal of Monkton Combe School, who hit the headlines last year when he broke into song during his annual speech to pupils, has stunned parents and students by literally tearing up...

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Kilgraston is delighted to announce a particularly successful year of exam results

31 Aug 2018

Kilgraston is absolutely thrilled to have achieved well above the national average with the number of our leavers’ going on to study STEM subjects at undergraduate level. The national average for female...

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Danes Hill School Sports Day

31 Aug 2018

Danes Hill was blessed with sunshine this year for Sports Day. Well done to all the children who took part; it was great to see the team spirit on the sports fields...

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Danes Hill School – Bevendean French Day

31 Aug 2018

Bevendean pupils enjoyed a fun French Day. They came to school dressed in French colours and enjoyed a super day. Transition enjoyed a story about animal noises, Reception joined in traditional French...

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Danes Hill School – Year 8 Common Entrance Results

31 Aug 2018

On Friday 15 June, Year 8 received their long-anticipated Common Entrance results. Students were called one-by-one into Mr Murdock’s office to receive these in person. After congratulating one another, the children rang...

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