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Interview: John Paget-Tomlinson, headmaster at Leweston School
This interview with John Paget-Tomlinson, headmaster of Leweston School in Dorset, comes from the Herald’s UK Education Special Report. It focuses on some of the leading preparatory and senior Catholic schools in the UK (the full report is available in the September 2025 edition of the magazine). We have tried to give readers a feel of each school, […]
Faith and formation at Ratcliffe College – an interview with headmaster Jonathan Reddin in The Catholic Herald
Ratcliffe College, a boarding and day school in Leicestershire, was founded by a local priest, Fr Peter Hutton, in 1845. The circumstances which led to his establishing the school were providential and reflective of the turbulent but fruitful experiences of the 19th-century Catholic Church in England. Initially unable to make his profession at the Benedictine […]
Charting the Course: CISC Schools Embrace Courage and Collaboration for the Future
Following on from the recent publication of the report ‘The Future of Catholic Independent Schools in the UK: A Strategic Call to Safeguard Our Mission’, the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference (CISC) recently convened its Annual Leadership Briefing, “Charting the Course: Innovative Pathways for Securing the Future of Catholic Independent Schools,” on Monday, October 13, 2025, […]
What it means to be in, work in, and learn in a Catholic school
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC I feel genuinely blessed to have spent my own time as a child, pupil and student as well as my own time in teaching within the community of Catholic Education. Earlier this year I took on the role of Chair of CISC […]
The benefits of a Catholic education for students of all faiths and beliefs
By Matthew Burke, Headteacher at Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey and Chair of CISC Speak to any Head of RE or Head of a Catholic School and they will tell the question they will be asked every Open Day is how Catholic are you? Some try to spend the next second trying to work out who […]
Event News and Updates
National Catholic Education Day 5th March 2026
It is a real pleasure to be able to share with you final details of the first National Catholic Education Day. This very special joint venture is brought to you by CATSC, CISC, EducareM and their partners from across the UK. We are excited to be joined by leading International and National Speakers who will […]
Mission House opens for Rwandan Sisters joining the New Hall School Chaplaincy Team
The New Hall Chapel bell can be heard once again at Beaulieu Park, calling people to morning and evening prayer each day. In a pioneering spirit, from this term onwards, a community of Canonesses has arrived to live at New Hall School, Chelmsford. The new Mission House is home to four Canonesses from Rwanda. In […]
New Head of Worth School announced
We are delighted to announce that Ben Pennington, currently Head of the Senior School at St Andrew’s, Turi, in Kenya, will take up the role of Head of Worth School from September 2026. Mr Pennington’s appointment follows an extensive search for a leader who combines strategic vision, faith and educational excellence. He brings a record […]
Appointment of New Head at Stonyhurst
Stonyhurst College announces the appointment of Mr William Doherty as Head from May 2026 Stonyhurst College is delighted to announce that after an extensive recruitment process involving candidates from the UK and around the world, the Governors have appointed Mr William Doherty to be the next Head from 1 May 2026. Mr Doherty brings a […]
Ursuline Preparatory School Anti-Bullying Week 2025
Anti-Bullying Week took place at Ursuline Prep School. This year’s theme was ‘Power for Good’, whereby children are encouraged to use their power for the good. The week began with the children coming to school wearing odd socks, which highlighted the fact that we are all different, unique and wonderful. Year 5 children delivered a […]