What GCSE Results Cannot Tell You About a School
Every independent school in the country publishes its results. They appear in league tables, in...
Mr Paget-Tomlinson, Headmaster
The Careers That Do Not Have Names Yet — Preparing Children for an Unknown Future
When the parents of today's Year 7 pupils were themselves at school, there were no social media...
Why We Teach Children How to Think, Not What to Think
In Year 4, a class at Leweston spent the better part of a half-term debating whether the Romans...
What Are We Actually Preparing Children For?
There is a question that sits underneath almost every school visit, every open morning...
Financial Support for Catholic Families Choosing an Independent School
Independent school fees are a significant commitment for most families. For Catholic families, the...
Is Private School Worth It in 2025? The Questions You Should Actually Be Asking
Whether private school is 'worth it' depends on which school, which child, and what you mean by...
Catholic Boarding in the South West: What to Look for in a School That Lasts
Choosing a boarding school when your Catholic faith matters to you is a different process from...
The Honest Guide to Boarding School in 2026: Is It Still Worth It?
If you are weighing up whether boarding is right for your child, start with our guide: Is Boarding...
From the Head's Desk: Impact of VAT on Independent School Fees FAQs
As the new year unfolds, the Government's plans to introduce VAT on independent school fees have...
From the Head's Desk - September
Many of you will have had a lovely summer holiday and last year I described a hair raising...