Essex prep school charging £18k a year closes suddenly
Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green has collapsed into administration and will not reopen, leaving families to find alternative places before September.
Category : Schools
A-Level Results Day: Students Await Grades Amid University Costs
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive their A-Level, BTec and T-level results this morning, with most schools opening at 8am.
Attainment gap narrows as MSP highlights support for next steps
Pass rates for National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers have all increased again, including a record number of National 5 passes. The poverty-related attainment gap has narrowed.
100 unregistered children's homes used in Liverpool
Up to 100 unregistered children's homes have housed young people in Liverpool over four years, with 20 children currently in such settings, according to the ECHO.
Trafford school expansion step forward with land purchase
Trafford council buys former Loreto Prep site to expand North Cestrian School, creating 300 new places and 60 extra pupils per year group.
Church's forest school at risk of closure after complaints
Charlotte Church's free forest school near Cardiff faces closure after planning refusal over parking and noise complaints, with an appeal lodged.
A-level results 2026: Clearing questions answered by expert
Clearing helps students find university places. Mark Blenkinsop of Coventry University Group answers key questions on how it works, key dates, and options.
Historic private school closes after 100 years
Avon House Preparatory School in Epping Forest has closed with immediate effect after 100 years, citing financial pressures including VAT on school fees.
Historic Essex school closes after 100 years
Avon House Preparatory School in Woodford Green will not reopen in September due to financial pressures, leaving pupils to find new schools. The school, founded over 100 years ago, cited VAT on fees and rising costs.
Parents urged to check free school meals eligibility
More than half of parents whose children will be newly eligible for free school meals do not know they will qualify, alarming research by The Child Poverty Action Group shows.
Teachers predict 1 in 5 kids will miss KS2 maths and reading standards
Teachers predict 18% of children will miss the KS2 maths standard and 19% will miss reading, with worse outcomes for deprived and SEND pupils, DfE study shows.
Airdrie sign Gibson from Raith Rovers; Rankin on striker shortage
Airdrieonians have signed midfielder Lewis Gibson from Raith Rovers, but manager John Rankin says top clubs are stockpiling strikers, making it hard to strengthen his attack.
Ukrainian children forced to learn Putin-approved curriculum
Ukrainian children in occupied territories are being forced to learn a Russian-approved curriculum, including a distorted history book, as Moscow intensifies its propaganda campaign.
Sturgeon: Scottish education system is not failing
Nicola Sturgeon has accused critics of Scotland's education system of 'talking ourselves down', insisting the 'system is not failing' despite slipping international rankings.
Woman no longer embarrassed by thinning hair using £29 serum
A woman says she's 'no longer embarrassed' by thin patches after using UKLASH's £29 Hair Growth Serum, which has over 1,600 reviews praising its regrowth effects.
Stockport schools to be demolished in major rebuild plans
Two Stockport schools face demolition for major upgrades. Plans for Moorfield Primary and Bramhall High will be considered by the council this week.
Manchester nursery told to improve after Ofsted failings
Ardwick Day Nursery in Manchester has been ordered to make urgent improvements after Ofsted inspectors found poor teaching, unhygienic toilets, and children crying for prolonged periods.
Demolition plans for Newcastle school hit by RAAC crisis
Demolition plans for St John Vianney Catholic Primary School in Newcastle have been submitted after RAAC was found in 2023, with a new school expected by 2027.
Headteacher retires after 31 years at Mauldeth Road Primary
Andy Kilcoyne retires after 31 years as headteacher at Mauldeth Road Primary, reflecting on a career he never planned but grew to love, from youth work to leading a school that always beat national averages.
Schools demand drug education as kids as young as 11 use spice vapes
Fears over spice-laced vapes used by children as young as 11 prompt calls for earlier drug education in primary schools, as experts warn of high addiction risk.
Wembley nursery needs urgent safeguarding improvements
Ofsted found Canopy Children's Nursery in Wembley fails to meet safeguarding standards, requiring urgent improvements to protect children from harm.
Labour Orders Teachers to Identify Pupils at Risk of Joblessness
Primary schools in England will be required to identify pupils at risk of being jobless at 16, under new guidance from a government review led by Alan Milburn.
Ayr children's home improves after criticism
A previously under-fire children's home in Ayr has been praised for improvements after a new Care Inspectorate report graded it 'good'.
48-hour notice rule for travellers with medical conditions
Passengers needing airport assistance must inform their airline at least 48 hours before travel, according to Gov.uk advice. Different UK airlines have varying rules.
Duncanrig pupils celebrate top exam results in East Kilbride
Duncanrig Secondary School pupils in East Kilbride achieve top grades, with some earning five As at Higher and seven As at National 5.
Perth pupils achieve record Higher passes in 2026 exams
Perth and Kinross pupils achieved record Higher pass rates in 2026, with National 5 passes at their highest since 2020, and Advanced Highers up significantly.
Denmark fights AI cheating with oral essay defences
Danish pupils aged 16-19 will orally defend essays and face monitored computer use in schools to combat AI cheating, announced Thursday.
Angela Constance praises exam success in Almond Valley
Pass rates for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications have increased in Almond Valley, with a record number of vocational and technical qualifications achieved.
Half of Parents Unaware of New School Uniform Rules
48% of parents are unaware that from September 2026, schools must cap branded uniform items to three, aiming to cut costs and ease financial pressure.
Term-Time Holiday Fines: Readers Respond
Readers support abolishing fines for term-time holidays, arguing that missed school days are not always detrimental and can be educationally valuable.
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