Primary school

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

The Mahaffey family, James and Lisa with their children, Rhys, 9, and Freya, 6. They are calling for better road safety measures outside Berewood Primary School, Waterlooville, after their children were nearly hit by a speeding driver while on their way to school.

Parents call for safe crossings for school children after near miss

Brave children meeting our animatronic dinosaurs

Dino-mite school giveaway! South Coast, get ready!

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Hannah and Rupert Drury at the £4 million property in the Lake District at Coniston Water. P

I broke 'dry January' to celebrate my £4m Lake District home win

These parts of England are trying to get new academies built

The parts of England getting brand new academies

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville has been judged as an outstanding school by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. Pictured: Richard Cunningham, headteacher, with pupils

Primary school in Waterlooville described as 'welcoming' in inspection

Berewood South Primary School proposed school building. Hampshire County Council planning application

Plans for new primary school in Waterlooville reach next crucial stage

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Stephen Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, has been appointed a minister in the Department for Education. Picture: Alex Shute

"Delighted" MP appointed early education minister

St Columba Church of England Primary Academy in Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, has received a Good Ofsted for the first time.Pictured is: (l-r) Callen Tillett, Mila Smith, Daniel Montaza, Mrs Katie Viola, deputy headteacher, Darcy Trowan, Lyla Whittingham, Mrs Hazel Moore, assistant headteacher, Ellie Fox, Archie Gault and Everly Shand. Picture: Sarah Standing (020724-6464)

Primary school now in 'safe hands' as it receives first good Ofsted

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, located in Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, has received a good Ofsted report following its inspection which took place on May 21 and 22, 2024.

Ofsted finds behaviour at 'nurturing' primary school is 'impeccable'

A primary school in the city has been described as a ‘nurturing’ and ‘kind’ environment following its Ofsted inspection.

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Portsmouth Primary SCITT has received an outstanding Ofsted in its recent inspection.

Teacher training programme described as 'superb' in recent Ofsted

Parents will be finding out what primary schools their children have gotten into today. Image: RCH Photographic - stock.adobe.com

How to appeal if you don't get first choice primary school offer

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Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection. Pictured: Mia Brown, Alfie-Jay Burkhill, Juke Kerridge, Alana Major-Cragg, Hope Melia-Lyndon

Primary school receives good Ofsted following inspection

Eve Wilson returned to The Christie at the end of 2023 for a check-up after successful surgery in August 2020.

Portsmouth girl praises therapy centre who treated her brain tumour

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Wimbledon car crash: One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School has maintained its good Ofsted rating.

This Swanmore primary school has kept hold of its good Ofsted rating

A primary school in Swanmore has maintained its Ofsted rating of ‘good’ following its recent inspection.

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St James Church of England Controlled Primary School has received a rating of good at its most recent Ofsted.

This 'harmonious' school has received a good Ofsted

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates

Murder probe into death of pregnant teacher - man’s body found

The Easter Monday stabbing took place outside a primary school in London - Credit: Google Streetview

17-year-old boy stabbed to death outside London primary school

Striking teachers at the National Education Union rally in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 010223-34)

These Portsmouth and Hampshire schools have announced plans for strike day

Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)

Nicola Bulley still missing: Everything we know so far, three weeks

The Apprenticeship bus visits Trafalgar School, Portsmouth on Tuesday 7th February 2023 Pictured: Gemma Lanham of Solent NHS Trust, Charlie Jarman and Ben Eyers from Hover Travel, Lily Holmes from Biscoes Solicitors with year 10 pupils at Trafalgar School, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman

Apprentice Bus tour of city secondary schools inspires hundreds

New Horizons Primary School in Copnor. Picture: Samuel Poole

Primary school's fight against climate change pays off

The drinks are being flogged at an extreme markup. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Prime being flogged by pupils in school playgrounds

Free School Meals For All bill reading delayed in Parliament

An organised candelit vigil at Babbs Mill Lake where a group of children fell through the ice on Sunday. Three of those children have died while a fourth, aged six, is fighting for his life in hospital.

Solihull: Boy fights for life as victim hailed hero for rescue attempt

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term

It is National Offer Day on Friday. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Can you appeal primary school admission decisions?

Celina Herzog and Leon Cholewinski. Picture: Sarah Standing (120221-1324)

Children walk 100 laps of playground in memory of Captain Sir Tom

Pupils from St Paul's Primary School with the giant handprint rainbow they created to thank key workers.

Children thank NHS key workers with giant rainbow

Hoping to brighten up people's lives during the coronavirus crisis.

Children still at school decorate Milton Park Primary yard with messages of supp...

From left, Lucy Grandison, 11, Sandra Alisauskaite, seven, Caleb Jones, eight, Riley Duffett, six, Zachary England, six, Avery Herridge, five, and Nellie Westbrook, 10 Picture: Sarah Standing (130320-187)

Portsmouth children’s 2020 Sports Relief challenge

Georgie Palmer, 10, Bethany Strutt, 9, and Zachary Howard, 6, were the first three students to purchase books after being nominated for a special gold coin. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Primary school has new vending machine to meet children’s appetite for reading

Team 1 make their presentation at Portsmouth High School, Southsea. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (290220-26)

Portsmouth schoolchildren show politicians what their ideal country would look l...

Megan De Kok with some of the Year 6 children during a yoga session. Picture: Sarah Standing (060220-7015)

Lyndhurst Junior School pupils take up yoga to reduce stress and anxiety

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (080120-06)

This is why this Portsmouth school has a red London bus in its playground

From left, Phoebe Neary, five, Jessica Quitter, eight, Isabelle Veals, 11, and Miriam Dima Molina, 10 Picture: Sarah Standing (061219-3011)

Santa visits school as part of Present Buying Day

Trussell Trust food bank opened at St Georges, Portsea, with Stephen Morgan MP attending - from left, Beckie Denny, Wendy Satherley, Stephen Morgan MP, Lizzie Welfare, Emma Taylor Picture: Duncan Shepherd

Food bank and free cafe launched in refurbished church in Portsmouth

Trussell Trust food bank opened at St Georges, Portsea, with Stephen Morgan MP attending - from left, Beckie Denny, Wendy Satherley, Stephen Morgan MP, Lizzie Welfare, Emma Taylor Picture: Duncan Shepherd

Food bank and free cafe launched in refurbished church in Portsmouth

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has been judged inadequate in a recent Ofsted inspection. Issues of safeguarding were highlighted in the report Picture: Google

Portsmouth school ordered to become academy after Ofsted reveals safeguarding co...

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has been judged inadequate in a recent Ofsted inspection. Issues of safeguarding were highlighted in the report Picture: Google

Portsmouth school ordered to become academy after Ofsted reveals safeguarding co...

A primary school has swapped school uniforms for tracksuits - is it acceptable?

School poppy field

School creates its own poppy field to pay its respects for Armistice Day

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