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Taunton students enjoy international rugby success
Three students from Taunton School have been selected to attend international age-grade camps with England and Scotland. Caspar and Monty have been selected to train with England U17s at St…
Talented Gordonstoun Student Joins List of Prestigious Artists to Paint Principal Portrait
A student has become the first in Gordonstoun’s 90-year history to paint a portrait of one of the school’s Principals. Previously, the portraits of former Heads and Principals at Gordonstoun…
Fire Service Gordonstoun Students Become ‘Live’ Casualties’ for Road Crash Exercise
Gordonstoun students took on the role of “live casualties” being trapped in two crashed cars as part of a simulation training exercise with the Fire Service. The school, situated set…
Sexey’s School Welcomes New Headteacher, Steve Clayson
Sexey’s School, part of the Quantock Education Trust, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Clayson as the new Headteacher. Steve, who brings over 27 years of experience in…
Taunton School unveils new AstroTurf pitches
Taunton School has unveiled two new full-size AstroTurf pitches as part of its wider campus development plan. The double AstroTurf complex has been built on part of the School’s playing…
New endurance event sees Gordonstoun students take part in night time cross-country challenge
Gordonstoun students took part in a gruelling endurance challenge running in pitch darkness through woodland and mud. The school, set in 200 acres of countryside by the Moray Firth, is…
Taunton School students reach national finals in debating and philosophy
Students from Taunton School have reached the national finals of two debating and philosophy competitions. In a first for the School, two students have made it to the final round…
Mayfield School Achieves Outstanding Rating
Mayfield, a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18, has been rated “Outstanding” by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. The report describes Mayfield as an “exceptionally joyful and…
Taunton School unveils exceptional new facilities
Taunton School has unveiled a renovated 20m pool, a golf simulator, and an updated playground as part of its wider campus development plan. The 20-metre Keeling Pool has received a…
Gordonstoun students bring abandoned ancient island ‘back to life’
A group of adventurous Gordonstoun students have become the first people in half a century to camp out on an abandoned Scottish island dating back 5,000 years. The tiny Orkney…