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Rise in teenagers going to private sixth forms

Rise in teenagers going to private sixth forms

Teenagers turn to private sixth forms to secure university entry, suggest figures …read more

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Tackling the talent

Tackling the talent

Two of Bath's rugby talents speak to us about their private school days, aspirations, hotspots and WAGS! …read more

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Teen Style Guide

Teenagers usually want to feel they fit in with their friends and peer groups and feel accepted by them. …read more

Looking beyond SATs

In September 2011 we introduced the Rose Hill Westonbirt Diploma at our school. This came out of our belief that SATs at age 11 are fundamentally flawed – they do not truly reflect the broad and balanced curriculum which we offer, they no longer cover science or any practical work and only single levels are awarded to pupils. …read more

The essence of a school

The essence of a school

Mary Henderson, Headmistress of Westonbirt School on the essence of a school. …read more

State schools ‘should take tips from the private sector’

State schools ‘should take tips from the private sector’

Top Headmaster suggests that state schools implement house systems to instil discipline …read more

UK schools fall in global ranking

UK schools fall in global ranking

Major survey shows UK pupils have slipped down the global league table in reading, maths and science. …read more

Plan to ditch A-level re-sits

Plan to ditch A-level re-sits

Ministers claim re-sits should be ditched as they undermine GCSE’s and A-levels …read more

Take my girls out of private school? I’d rather starve, says desperate mum

Take my girls out of private school? I’d rather starve, says desperate mum

Mother determinedly sends children to private school, despite increasing debts …read more

Graduates hit by hidden cost of fees

Graduates hit by hidden cost of fees

Plans put forward by Coalition to cost Treasury billions of pounds …read more

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