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Jonty Archibald with KA students Picture: SAST

Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report

KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…

The parade celebrated the town's rich history Picture: SAST

Children help bring Sherborne’s history to life at 120th anniversary of town’s first pageant

HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year…

“Staggering” gap in educational funding in Wiltshire prompts calls for review

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on…

The Blandford School could join SAST - pending further processes

The Blandford School reassures parents over potential SAST move

THE Blandford School has reassured parents there are more steps to be completed before it becomes part of a…

Plans to merge operations between Shaftesbury School and Sturminster Newton High School have caused uproar among staff. Pictures: Google

Staff walkout at Shaftesbury School amid row over Sturminster High ‘merger’ plans

STAFF at Shaftesbury School have walked out this morning (June 17) over controversial restructuring plans – which will include…

Picture: SAST

Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity

A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…

Building work will be taking place at Gillingham Library in the coming weeks. Picture: Google

Gillingham Library to close during improvement building works

BOOKWORMS in Gillingham are being warned of limited services and a closure during building works in the coming weeks. The…

Staff and pupils celebrating the result Picture: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

High standards praised at Blandford school in latest Ofsted inspection

BLANDFORD St Mary Church of England Primary School has been praised for its welcoming and inclusive environment. This comes after…

1,600 ribbons were tied to school gates during the fundraising process - approximately one ribbon for each village child that would have attended the school since 1861 Picture: Winterborne Stickland Nursery School CIC

School building SAVED from demolition and set to reopen after villagers band together

VILLAGERS’ ambitious plans to save a school building from demolition have come to fruition – and it is set…

Alice painted her grandmother's kitchen Picture: The Gryphon School

Sherborne student’s painting chosen for prestigious Royal Academy’s exhibition

A YEAR 8 student at The Gryphon School in Sherborne has had her painting selected for the Young Artist…