Silver Racing from St John’s College, Cardiff reach the stem racing world finals in Singapore Silver Racing delivered an exceptional all-round performance, securing 3rd place on the national podium and earning the title of Welsh Champions. Their consistency across all judging areas proved crucial, combining strong engineering with polished presentations and a compelling team identity. […]
After a rigorous selection process, the trustees of The Princethorpe Foundation have announced the appointment of Stuart Shelton to the role of CEO and Foundation Principal, with effect from September 2027. Mr Shelton will take over from Ed Hester, who will be retiring after 18 years of outstanding service leading the Foundation. Currently Headteacher of […]
FAO Heads, Bursars, Trustees and Religious Orders Catholic Independent Schools – stronger together This is, in many ways, a call to action. Our schools are facing an unprecedented convergence of pressures: the imposition of VAT on fees, the removal of business rate relief, increases in National Insurance, and shifting demographics. The Catholic independent sector has been […]
The historic halls of Coombe Abbey recently played host to a landmark gathering for the National Catholic Education Day. The Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC) was delighted to stand alongside colleagues from across the sector, participating as both partner and exhibitor in a day defined by fellowship and forward-thinking. The conference opened with the celebration […]
We are immensely proud of the recent production of Les Miserables. Over 80 pupils were involved and approximately 1,000 people came to see the production over the 4 sell out nights. The recent four-night run of Les Misérables (School Edition) was nothing short of extraordinary, a triumph of dedication, resilience, and breathtaking young talent. From the […]
New Hall School Announces Partnership with St Anne’s Preparatory School, Chelmsford New Hall School, Chelmsford, has announced that it is entering into a formal collaboration with St Anne’s Preparatory School, marking an exciting development for both schools and the beginning of a new chapter for St Anne’s, following its centenary year in 2025. The […]
Lessons from Leaders: Growth & Consolidation in Independent Education Live event Wednesday 11 March 2026, 3:30 – 6:30 pm Newmark’s London Office, One Fitzroy, 6 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JJ Join us for a panel discussion and networking reception exploring the evolving independent education landscape, with market insights from Newmark, Stone King and BDO. The […]
Moore Kingston Smith Independent Schools Conference 2026 We are thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Independent Schools Conference on Thursday 5 March 2026 at the prestigious Saddlers’ Hall, London. What can you expect from the conference? With the implementation of the updated SORP coming into effect on 1 January 2026, our specialists […]