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Killisick Junior School children showcase talents at music festival
Children at Killisick Junior School have performed a Music Festival for their friends and families, showcasing their many talents.Music tuition is a strength at...
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Celebrations as Killisick Junior School pupil Beatrice secures place at prestigious Grammar School
A school in Arnold is celebrating the remarkable achievement of Year 6 pupil who has secured a highly sought-after place at the renowned Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School
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Rivendell Flying High Academy rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following first inspection by Ofsted
Rivendell Flying High Academy has been rated Outstanding in all areas in the school’s first full inspection since opening its doors to pupils in 2022.The school,...
Bestwood News
School in Bestwood Village ‘pupils love coming to’ celebrates great Ofsted report
A primary school in Bestwood Village is celebrating following its latest Ofsted inspection where inspectors said the school has maintained the high standards of...
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Schools Bill will result in cheaper uniform costs for parents and carers, ministers claim
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will reduce uniform costs for families by £70 million across England, according to analysis by the Department for Education.
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New stats reveal how many Gedling borough parents and carers secured place for children at preferred primary school
Nottinghamshire County Council yesterday (16) contacted thousands of families on national offer day about their child’s school place for September 2025
Carlton News
Carlton Academy to get new £220,000 games area amid ongoing expansion project
The school on Coningswath Road has been handed £219,260 by Nottinghamshire County Council to create a new games area.
Gedling News
Gedling school handed Government cash to boost childcare
Willow Farm Primary School is among the first wave of Labour’s new school-based nurseries
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Gedling school ‘thrilled’ after receiving national award for careers education
Carlton le Willows Academy has been handed the national Quality in Careers Standard
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91% of parents secure first choice Notts secondary school places for their children
Parents have until March 16 to accept their child’s school place.
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Local sports: sponsorships drive growth
The fresh scent of newly mown grass, the clatter and bustle of young athletes, and the chilly Saturday morning air, local sports are the...
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Two Gedling borough schools to offer free breakfast club from April
The schools are among 11 in Nottinghamshire which are among the early adopters of the government scheme
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Families in Gedling borough to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial
Applications are now open for 750 state schools with primary aged-pupils to join the “early adopter scheme”
Arnold News
Killisick Junior School maintains ‘Good’ rating as Ofsted praises high standards and caring environment.
Killisick Junior School was praised for its welcoming, supportive environment.
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New £13m expansion to Carlton le Willows Academy now complete
Carlton le Willows has had a new two-storey building constructed and extensive alterations and refurbishment made to parts of the existing school buildings.
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Gedling borough schools get chance to win visit from Gladiators stars by ordering BBC Children in Need fundraiser pack
To be in with a chance of winning, primary schools simply have to order a free fundraising pack to be automatically entered into the competition.
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One-word Ofsted grades for schools to to be scrapped immediately
One-word Ofsted judgements for state schools are being scrapped with immediate effect, the government has announced today.
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Students at two Gedling borough schools celebrate A-Level success as results roll in
The day marks a significant milestone for these young individuals, with results reflecting years of hard work and dedication.
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Three Gedling borough schools receive slice of £8.6m fund for building improvements
The latest programme of school infrastructure improvements has been unveiled by Nottinghamshire County Council
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Ernehale Infant School in Arnold described as ‘ambitious’ with ‘well thought out curriculum’ following good Ofsted rating
Ofsted has graded a primary school in Arnold as Outstanding in Early Years and Personal Development with an overall rating of Good.
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‘Pride’ as Hogarth Academy in Carlton receives good Ofsted judgement
Hogarth Academy has received a 'good' Ofsted rating after being praised for its ‘ambitious’ curriculum
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Arnold school pupils taught scooter and skateboard safety in workshops
Pupils at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy in Arnold have been learning how to use skateboards and scooters safely during a school workshop.During...
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Woodborough school where ‘pupils flourish’ sees improved Ofsted rating
Woodborough Woods Foundation C of E Primary School in has been praised for 'helping children flourish' in a new Ofsted report.
Arnold News
Arnold school secures funding boost from housebuilder to pay for repairs to damaged outdoor play area
Broken surfacing and brickwork prevented pupils at Derrymount School on Churchmoor Lane from enjoying their outdoor play area
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Gedling schools participate in huge Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire handball event with success for The Carlton Academy
Four hundred handball players from 10 secondary schools showcased their sporting skills in a fast-paced, day-long tournament organised by Redhill Academy Trust in partnership with Handball England.
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Headteacher’s pride as Top Valley school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted for first time in its history
In March the inspection team spent two days at the Top Valley school where they observed ‘high expectations’ and noted that ‘Staff and pupils said that the school has improved.
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‘Total chaos’ as Nottinghamshire parents unable to confirm school places due to system crash”
Nottinghamshire County Council has sought to reassure parents and carers after a system crash left people unable to confirm primary school places offered to their children.
Arnold News
Planning Approved: Gedling planners give the green light to new art block at Redhill Academy
Proposals for a new art block at the Redhill Academy, Redhill Road,
Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8GX have been approved to Gedling Borough Council Planning
Carlton News
New outdoor facilities are hit with youngsters at Haddon Primary & Nursery School in Carlton
A new central pagoda in the outdoor learning space has added to the existing covered areas so children can access the outdoors more often throughout the year.
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Celebrations as Porchester Junior School’s Under 11s Girls Football team represent Nottingham Forest in East Midlands Regional Qualifiers
Porchester Junior School in Carlton is celebrating the news that their Under 11 Girls football team have beaten the competition to represent Nottingham Forest...
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Catchment areas set to change for three Gedling schools and include Chase Farm families
Three Gedling schools surrounding the Chase Farm housing development will have their catchment area changes.
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EDUCATION: Ofsted continue to rate Arnold View Primary School as ‘GOOD’
Headteacher Caroline Otterburn said: “We are all so proud of the journey that our community has taken to develop our school, our curriculum and our ethos.
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Application deadline approaching for September 2024 primary school places.
Parents have until Monday, January 15, 2024 to complete their application on time for children in Gedling borough
Arnold News
Jude Irons: Redhill Academy student and 2023 British Champion gymnast makes GB Junior Squad
Jude has made the Team GB U18s Junior Squad after representing Great Britain in Switzerland where the GB tam placed second.
Arnold News
Zach Haynes: Another British Champion from Redhill Academy
Redhill Academy's Zach Haynes is the Cadets Male Advanced British Taekwondo National Champion
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Redhill Academy student becomes British Ice Skating Champion
Redhill Academy have lauded student, Jack Donovan as he became the Advanced Novice Boys British Ice Skating Champion.
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Gedling student shortlisted for prestigious Nottinghamshire youth award
Student Megan Towers has already been named as the district winner for Gedling for Nottinghamshire County Council’s Outstanding Achievement 4Uth Award for 2023
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New £83k kitchen at Arnold’s Killisick Junior School opened by former pupil Tom Randall MP
The Gedling MP cut the ribbon to officially open a new £83k kitchen at the school in Arnold.
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It’s time to apply for your child’s primary school place for September 2024
Applications for school places are now open for parents in Nottinghamshire with children who are starting reception or due to transfer from infant (year 2) to junior education (year 3) in September 2024.
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Designated pick-up areas planned at new Notts schools to limit parking ‘chaos’
The authority has supported a motion aimed at reducing congestion in housing areas close to schools.
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Oakwood Academy in Arnold receives ‘Good’ for Ofsted inspection
An academy in Arnold was recently commended for creating a happy school and awarded a rating of ‘Good’ following an Ofsted inspection.
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Price of school meals in Gedling borough to rise by £2 with Nottinghamshire County Council blaming rising costs
Rising costs have been blamed for a planned price increase for school meals across Gedling borough - which will go up by £2 per week.
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MP: No Gedling schools to close over concrete safety fears
Some 104 schools and colleges are now scrambling to put emergency measures in place
Nottinghamshire
Region’s ‘Lollypop’ men and women honoured as part of 70 years of service to the community.
Nottinghamshire has over 100 patrol sites which are intended to help primary schoolchildren get to and from school safely.
Gedling News
Carlton le Willows: Parents and carers invited to meeting with new trust
Parents / Carers of Carlton le Willows Academy were invited today to a meeting with Delta Academies Trust.
Gedling News
Carlton le Willows: School to be taken over by new trust
Parents / Carers of Carlton le Willows Academy were advised today that the academy will be transferred to Delta Academies Trust.
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Six schools across Gedling borough receive a share of £9.5m upgrade fund
Schools across Gedling borough are to receive a share of £9.5m in funding to make infrastructure improvements.Six borough schools will receive the cash during...
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Arnbrook Primary School ‘thrilled’ by ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted
The inspectors recognised the school has significantly improved since its last inspection in 2018, where the school was deemed as ‘requires improvement’.
Mapperley News
“You shall go to the ball”: Academy pays for tickets to ensure school leavers are not priced out of prom night at Colwick...
Marcus Shepherd, principal of The Wells Academy on Ransom Drive, said he did not want cost to be a barrier to year 11 students in attending an “important rite of passage”.
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Gedling borough schools are being offered free fruit trees to create orchards
This campaign aims to improve the wellbeing of young people and nurture their skills to create a positive change to their environment.
Arnold News
Killisick Junior School celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with day of celebration
An Arnold school organised an action-packed day to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee before breaking up for half term.
Calverton News
Children’s wildlife artwork goes on display at new housing development in Calverton
School children in Calverton have expressed their wildlife-themed artistic flair, supporting a new housing development in the village.
Arnold News
Killisick Junior School pupils celebrate after reaching Great Big Dance Off finals.
A dance team from Killisick Junior School in Arnold is celebrating after winning the primary school section in the regional heats of The Great...
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Work to begin on multi-million pound expansion of Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling
The scheme at Carlton le Willows Academy will create capacity for an additional 400 pupils.
Gedling News
‘It won’t even scratch the surface’: Councillor fears schools in Gedling will struggle to compete for limited supply of Covid air purifiers
Gedling Borough Council Cabinet member for Health and Wellbeing Henry Wheeler fears Gedling schools will struggle to compete for a limited supply of ventilation filters.
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Covid: Secondary school pupils to wear masks in classes across Gedling borough in bid to tackle Omicron
The temporary reintroduction of face coverings has been introduced across England following concerns about schools remaining open for face-to-face learning this coming term.
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Specsavers donate hi-vis vests to school in Burton Joyce
Specsavers Colwick donated vests to Burton Joyce Primary School to help ensure children stay safe when they are on school trips
Carlton News
Carlton school pupils drum up support for Million Hits Challenge for Children in Need
Children are aiming to hit a million drumbeats leading up to Children in Need day on the November 19
Arnold News
Primary school places: Apply now for Gedling borough schools in September 2022
Applications will be accepted from today for school admissions open tomorrow for both reception and infant to junior/primary school places.
Gedling News
‘Four preferences’ plea to parents hoping for placements for their children at Gedling borough secondary schools
Parents of children living in Gedling borough should start thinking about their application before the deadline on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
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Nottinghamshire schools: 93 per cent of Notts parents given first-choice primary school
National Offer Day, Friday April 16, sees parents across the country find out which school their child has been allocated for either a reception or a year 3 school place.
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Carlton le Willows Academy expansion plan gets green light from councillors
A multi-million pound project to expand Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling has been given the green light by councillors.Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee...
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Burton Joyce Primary School’s trim trail fundraiser on track following donation from nearby housebuilder
The school was awarded the funds for the trail by Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme, which supports up to 64 good causes every month.
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Primary school places: Gedling borough residents urged to apply for 2021
If your child turns 5 years old between September 1, 2021 and August 31, 2022, it’s time to start thinking about making their school application.
Carlton News
New £2.7m teaching block opens at Carlton Academy
The two-storey extension features ten new classrooms, changing facilities, and storage rooms
Gedling News
School admission plea to Gedling borough parents as deadline looms
If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2021, you must submit your application by the deadline
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Council wants pupils in Gedling borough to go back to school ‘with confidence’
Nottinghamshire County Council said it has been working to provide children and their families with all the information they need
Arnold News
Thank you for the music: Carlton choir donate musical instruments to Arnold school
The gifts were a thank you to the Burntstump Children’s Choir who shared the stage with Carlton Male Voice Choir at their Christmas Concert.
Arnold News
Arnold school kids get back to nature in their new woodland classroom
A woodland classroom offering school children the chance to learn about wildlife first-hand has opened at Burntstump Seely Academy
Gedling News
92% of Notts children get place at preferred primary school
The majority of primary school starters in Nottinghamshire will be going to one of their preferred schools this September, with 92% of parents securing their first-choice placement.
Arnold News
‘So proud of them’: Pupils still attending school in Arnold heap praise on key worker parents
Pupils still attending Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have heaped praise on their parents for their efforts as key workers during the Coronavirus pandemic
Gedling News
Top national award for school in Gedling
Carlton le Willows Academy has received two accolades for being in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally
Arnold News
Pupils climb aboard donated bus which will be soon transformed into unique learning space at Arnold school
The bus arrived at Coppice Farm Primary School after being donated by Nottingham City Transport
Gedling News
Free period products available in every school across Gedling borough from today
The new scheme is set to give pupils easy access to products and help ensure lessons aren't disrupted by their period.
Arnold News
Just the ticket: Nottingham City Transport donate bus to Arnold school which will now be revamped into learning space
The bus has been donated to Coppice Farm Primary School by Nottingham City Transport.
Arnold News
Pupils from Arnold school in fine voice at Carlton choir Christmas concert
Children from Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have something to sing about after joining the Carlton Male Voice Choir on stage at their Christmas concert
Arnold News
Arnold primary school pupils hold collection to help the homeless
Children at Killisick Junior School have been collecting boxes filled with hats and gloves and toiletries
Gedling News
Carlton le Willows Academy scoops kitemark award for taking student mental health seriously
Carlton le Willows Academy is one of the first schools in the country to be awarded a quality standard kitemark.
Gedling News
New school mental health support teams will offer help to struggling pupils in Gedling borough
Mental health support teams will be available in schools across the borough from December 2019, giving them access to help from NHS trained staff.
Arnold News
Pupils won’t go hungry at Arnbrook Primary School in Arnold
The school on Bestwood Lodge Drive has signed up to the new National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP), funded by the Department for Education
Gedling News
Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded about Hallowe’en deadline for children’s secondary school places
The application process closes at midnight on Thursday, October 31, 2019 (Halloween).
Gedling News
Gedling Conservative candidate welcomes government school funding boost
Secondary school pupils will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next year with every primary school pupil receiving a minimum of £4,000 by 2021-22.
Arnold News
School in Arnold where pupils are ‘well prepared for the future’ gets a thumbs up from Ofsted
The school has been found to be 'Good' in all areas following a visit by inspectors
Carlton News
Carlton’s Haddon Primary & Nursery School wins Ofsted praise
Inspectors visited the school last month and have just published a report full of praise.
Gedling News
Third CCTV car will begin patrolling Gedling in bid to clamp down on bad parking outside schools
The 'spy car' will be the council's third operating in the area and is being introduced to help prevent accidents and injury by targeting illegal and dangerous parking.
Arnold News
Students receive cash boost from Arnold firm for Duke Of Edinburgh expedition
Frank Key donated more than £2,000 to help students at a local school complete an expedition in Snowdonia.
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Pupils delighted with their new £6.3m school in Bestwood Village
The 420-place capacity school, which also has a 39-place nursery on site, is one of several new schools that has seen a multi-million-pound investment from Nottinghamshire County Council.
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GCSE results 2019: ‘Supreme’ grades for pupils at Carlton le Willows
80% of students gained five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above
Gedling News
Achievements of pupils from Gedling schools celebrated at Flying High Trust awards night
They were among 22 schools from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in total taking part in the festival celebrating their educational achievements.
Arnold News
Praise for pupils’ performance in end-of-term show at Arnold school
Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy closed their term in beautiful musical fashion with an outstanding performance of ‘The Peace Child’
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Petition calls for council to reveal how they plan to tackle future shortfall in secondary school places across borough
Parents want Nottinghamshire County Council to reveal how they plan to tackle a shortfall in secondary school places across the borough.
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Gedling MP Vernon Coaker joins pupils at Carlton Academy for Google event which aims to make youngsters better ‘digital citizens’
Google programme aims to teach 13 to 15-year-olds about online safety, being aware of fake news and emotional manipulation online.
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Burntstump Seely Church of England Academy rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Ofsted inspectors have awarded Burntstump Seely Church of England Academy a 'Good' rating
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OPINION: Carlton Academy expansion isn’t enough to solve borough’s secondary school places problem
Local parent Ben Hemstock writes that 362 children will still be without a secondary school place in 2023
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Burntstump primary school choir in fine tune to win competition
Young choristers from Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy were in fine voice as they won two awards
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Angry parents meet to discuss taking action after shortfall in Gedling borough secondary school places is predicted
Meeting organised after a freedom of information request revealed 713 children would be without a secondary school place in the borough by 2025.
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Angry parents say housebuilding boom will lead to shortfall of 713 secondary school places in Gedling borough by 2025
Parents have organised a public meeting to discuss the lack of secondary school places in Gedling with council chiefs
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Carlton le Willows school in Gedling scoops national award for performance
Carlton le Willows Academy has been given a national award in recognition of being among the best performing secondary schools in the country.
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Pupil secures eco cash-boost for Carlton school after winning national design competition
Porchester Junior School pupil, Thomas Martin, won the Nestlé Waters R-Generation competition with his design for a wild bird feeder made from a recycled plastic bottle.
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