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West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

West Berks MP becomes a minister in government reshuffle

10 September 2025

A West Berkshire MP has been made a minister in a government shake-up.


‘Some families are choosing between uniform and a food shop - how terrible is that?’

‘Some families are choosing between uniform and a food shop - how terrible is that?’

‘Some families are choosing between uniform and a food shop - how terrible is that?’

03 September 2025

The mum behind a pre-loved uniform service says some parents are having to choose between food and buying their children’s clothes as schools return.

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GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

GCSE results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire

21 August 2025

Our reporters and photographer will be at schools across West Berkshire and North Hampshire today getting the results and reactions.


VAT on school fees blamed for independent Padworth College closure

VAT on school fees blamed for independent Padworth College closure

VAT on school fees blamed for independent Padworth College closure

19 August 2025

The building housing the former Padworth College, which closed its doors in June, has gone up for sale with a £5m price tag.


A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

A-level results day: Live blog from schools across West Berkshire

14 August 2025

Our reporters and photographer will be at schools across West Berkshire today getting the results and reactions.


Council must pay compensation and provide free school transport

Council must pay compensation and provide free school transport

Council must pay compensation and provide free school transport

11 August 2025

West Berkshire Council’s children’s services team has admitted getting it wrong after child was refused home-to-school transport


Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

Exciting first day trip for complex needs school

03 August 2025

Westwood Farm Schools’ Complex Needs Resource enjoys first ever day out at Beale Wildlife Park.


Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

Outstanding Ofsted inspection for a residential children’s home

01 August 2025

Burney Bit has been rated outstanding in all areas during its first-ever inspection.


We’re all in this together! Kennet pupils bring the roof down

We’re all in this together! Kennet pupils bring the roof down

We’re all in this together! Kennet pupils bring the roof down

26 July 2025

Kennet School brought Disney's High School Musical to the stage for this year’s school musical.


Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

Pupils shine at scaled-down sports event

23 July 2025

A sports tournament saw 60 children from three schools take part in an afternoon of games.


Digitall is doing it all

Digitall is doing it all

Digitall is doing it all

23 July 2025

Digitall, a Newbury-based charity, has been nominated for nine awards, across three upcoming events.


Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

Going the extra mile for life-changing support in Cambodian communities

22 July 2025

Two students are raising £5,000 each for a volunteering programme in Cambodia.


Multi academy trust chosen for struggling Newbury school

Multi academy trust chosen for struggling Newbury school

Multi academy trust chosen for struggling Newbury school

18 July 2025

A multi academy trust has been chosen to improve a struggling Newbury school.

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Students celebrate as nature reserve reopens

Students celebrate as nature reserve reopens

Students celebrate as nature reserve reopens

18 July 2025

St Bartholomew’s School held a green ribbon event to officially reopen its nature reserve.


Pupils play with pups to beat exam stress

Pupils play with pups to beat exam stress

Pupils play with pups to beat exam stress

15 July 2025

West Berkshire students have enjoyed much-needed downtime with some excitable puppies after a stressful exam season.


Shock and sadness following death of school teaching assistant

Shock and sadness following death of school teaching assistant

Shock and sadness following death of school teaching assistant

14 July 2025

Heartfelt tributes have been paid by parents and staff following the sudden death of a teaching assistant.


Children’s home gets top marks from Ofsted

Children’s home gets top marks from Ofsted

Children’s home gets top marks from Ofsted

13 July 2025

Squirrel Lodge, a children’s homes in West Berkshire, has been awarded an outstanding grade by Ofsted in its latest inspection.


Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Park House School Year 11 prom 2025 – all the photos here

13 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


College cash boost to local charities

College cash boost to local charities

College cash boost to local charities

13 July 2025

Pangbourne College has funded eight local charities supporting young people through its community awards grants.


Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

Trinity School Year 13 prom 2025 – all the photos here

12 July 2025

With GCSE and A-level exams now finished, students from across the district have begun celebrating the end of school in style.


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