As the country heads to the polls today in the local elections, Leighton Park School staged their very own during April With eight diverse parties in the fray, spanning from a Reform Party to a  Communist Party, including a unique ?LP?s Own? party,...

Hundreds of UK State and Private School Heads will Meet at Downe House School to Discuss How to Better Prepare Pupils for the Future at High Profile Academic Conference All-girls’ Downe House School has announced it will host a high-profile...

Enter our latest luxury family competition for your chance to escape to the five-star St Raphael Resort and Marina for a five-night holiday of a lifetime The St Raphael Resort and Marina are always trying to discover new ways to create better...

As a result of better understanding, now more than ever before, students in the independent sector are receiving SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support, says Elizabeth Ivens One in five pupils ? more than 100,000 ? in Independent...

Will le Fleming unveils Thomas?s College?s launch plans, including a new 11+ process, a broader curriculum and three-year sixth form In September 2025 a remarkable new school will open in South-West London: Thomas?s College, offering co-educational...

The 2024 spring senior schools edition of Independent School Parent, featuring Brighton College on the cover, is out now! Click here to read the full issue online now or here to purchase your hard copy Welcome to this spring senior schools edition...

Fun and inspiring events, exhibitions, and activities to check out during the Easter holidays and beyond Not sure where to start with organising a fun-filled schedule for your child" Planning ahead ensures that you get to enjoy a stress-free...

The Spring 2024 Edition of The Guide to Independent Schools is out now! At the Independent Schools Show held in London in November, Suzie Longstaff, the Principal of the new London Park Schools (LPS) group and former head of Putney High School...

Europe marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war, Elizabeth Ivens speaks to the schools that swiftly welcomed the influx of displaced Ukrainian children Just over two years ago, the world watched in horror...

We asked five educationalists for their advice on how students can maximise their time… Dr David Brooke, Deputy Head (Academic) Millfield School Millfield School has a vast range of extracurricular activities for children to enjoy. The main key...

We’ve rounded some of the best private schools for rowing in the UK Many prestigious British private schools and universities have a strong and long-lasting tradition of rowing, such as the Twitter.   The post The 11 Best Private Schools for...

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is launching a bold new youth initiative, the New Future Climate Innovators 2 week residential summer school programme.  For the first time, Saïd Business School is inviting change-makers aged 16?18...

One lucky reader will enjoy an afternoon tea for two at the Belgravia-based hotel The Goring continues to celebrate this much-loved English tradition with a creative, delicious afternoon tea service. The Goring has been perfecting the art of...

Our awards campaign is back and in its seventh year. Read on to find out how you and your school can enter the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards The Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards, brought to you by the team behind...

With an inclusive approach that encourages cultural and linguistic curiosity, many London schools are well-equipped to welcome non-native English speakers For children who don?t speak English at home, settling into a London school can present a bit...

A chance to take an academic breather or the making of you" A gap year may just be the path to career success. Laura Sutherland finds out about the benefits of taking a gap year With its roots in the 17th century high- society...

It is with huge delight that The Webber Independent School officially announces that as of mid-April they will be opening a new build Pre-Reception class offering 24 new spaces for Preschool learners across Milton Keynes and the surrounding...

Laura Sutherland speaks to some of the capital?s top preps? heads about the benefits of a single-sex learning ?The fact that it used to be a library just adds to the magic,? Suzy Dixon smiles, exuding excitement about Francis Holland Junior...

You want to maximise your child?s free time, but a city-centre location can be a challenge. Laura Sutherland learns how out-of-town schools do it differently In February 2024, culture secretary Lucy Frazer said, ?After-school activities mustn?t be...

With more qualifications to choose from than ever before, sixth formers have some serious decisions on their hands when it comes to forging their vocational path Once upon a time, a brace of good A-level grades was a student?s ticket to future...

Ackworth School in Yorkshire understands how the traditional school day no longer works for busy families Nestled in 50 acres of the picturesque West Yorkshire countryside, Ackworth School is an international day and boarding school providing a...

We are delighted to announce that nominations for the Independent Schools of the Year 2024 awards open today, Thursday 14 March The Independent Schools of the Year 2024 Awards, brought to you by the team at Independent School Parent...

For a teenager who loves riding, a school with a stable full of horses or the opportunity to bring their own pony to school with them, could sound like the perfect place to study. We’ve rounded up the best schools for equestrians in the...

Co-educational preparatory day school, Pennthorpe, has collaborated with Waterstones in Horsham to present a window display for World Book Day The display features work crafted by students from Years 6, 7 and 8. This collaborative endeavour...

Halcyon London International School, celebrating 10 years of pioneering education, is central London?s only not-for-profit international school. We caught up with Director, Barry Mansfield, to hear his advice on choosing the best school for your...