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What Actually Happens in the Evenings at Leweston? A Typical Boarding Night

The question most parents ask, but often feel awkward putting into words, is this: what actually...

What Makes a School Feel Like Home?

Ask any parent who has visited a lot of schools, and they'll tell you the same thing: one of them...

What Age Should You Move Your Child to a Private School?

If you're considering an independent school for the first time, one of the most common fears is...

What Do Universities Actually Look for?

The short answer most students hear is: good grades. Full stop.

The Best Sixth Forms in the South West

League tables have their uses. If you want to know which institution produced the highest...

What Makes a Sixth Form Worth Staying For

Every year, Year 11 students face the same dilemma: stay or go? Continue into the school's Sixth...

How to Choose Your A Level Subjects Without Closing Any Doors

Year 11 students are often told that their A Level choices will 'define their future'. It's meant...

School Sixth Form vs Sixth Form College vs FE College

Every year, tens of thousands of Year 11 students face what feels like an impossible decision: stay...

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...

Efficiency and Flexibility: BYOD Implementation in Education

In January 2024, Leweston transitioned into a Bring Your Own Device School for students from year 7...