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"The current situation is unacceptable"

"The current situation is unacceptable"

"The current situation is unacceptable"

24 April 2017

Petition aims to highlight West Berkshire school funding crisis A PETITION has been set up calling for West Berkshire councillors to put pressure on the…


More than 1,000 children compete in schools cross country championships

More than 1,000 children compete in schools cross country championships

More than 1,000 children compete in schools cross country championships

07 April 2017

Youngsters from 48 West Berkshire and North Hampshire schools take part MORE than 1,100 children from 48 primary schools across West Berkshire and North…


Sixth form students put MP in the hot seat

Sixth form students put MP in the hot seat

Sixth form students put MP in the hot seat

31 March 2017

Would-be politicians given the opportunity to grill MP about life in Westminster STUDENTS at Pangbourne College enjoyed the chance to grill Reading West…


School fun run boost to cancer charity coffers

School fun run boost to cancer charity coffers

School fun run boost to cancer charity coffers

31 March 2017

Last summer's Park House race and fun day raises more than £1,880 for local good cause NEWBURY’S Park House School has raised more than £1,880…


Willows pupils celebrate opening of new library

Willows pupils celebrate opening of new library

Willows pupils celebrate opening of new library

17 March 2017

Enjoy a 360 degree tour of the facility as children mark occasion with fancy dress CHILDREN at the Willows Primary School celebrated the opening of the…


Council to invest £120m over next five years

Council to invest £120m over next five years

Council to invest £120m over next five years

17 March 2017

Large chunk of money will be spent on roads, education and flood defences WEST Berkshire Council will invest more than £120m over the next five…


Sporty St Bart's recognised at Get Berkshire Active awards

Sporty St Bart's recognised at Get Berkshire Active awards

Sporty St Bart's recognised at Get Berkshire Active awards

17 March 2017

Newbury school crowned winner in two categories SPORTY students and staff at a Newbury school have been recognised at the recent Get Berkshire Active…


New 'Sandleford' school gets town council backing

New 'Sandleford' school gets town council backing

New 'Sandleford' school gets town council backing

15 March 2017

Primary will help town stay "ahead of the game", say Newbury planners THE new primary school at Sandleford Park will help Newbury stay “ahead of…


West Berkshire primaries are first class

West Berkshire primaries are first class

West Berkshire primaries are first class

13 March 2017

Ilsleys and Englefield pupils excel at reading and writing TWO West Berkshire Schools have shown they are the cream of the crop after making it into the…


Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

Ninety per cent of West Berkshire pupils offered place at first choice secondary school

02 March 2017

Figure down on last year MORE than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils in West Berkshire have been offered a place at their preferred secondary school, new figures…


Pages of history come back to life

Pages of history come back to life

Pages of history come back to life

10 February 2017

First edition of the NWN is published again, 150 years later Report by JOHN HERRING email john.herring@newburynews.co.uk twitter johnh_nwn PARK House…


West Berkshire secondary schools shine in new league tables

West Berkshire secondary schools shine in new league tables

West Berkshire secondary schools shine in new league tables

27 January 2017

District's schools rank above average WEST Berkshire secondary schools have performed above the national average once again, according to new performance…


Cold Ash school celebrates Ofsted inspection

Cold Ash school celebrates Ofsted inspection

Cold Ash school celebrates Ofsted inspection

23 December 2016

St Finians rated 'Good' once again STAFF and pupils at St Finian’s Catholic Primary School are celebrating this week after receiving a glowing report…


Friendship Bench unveiled at Ilsleys Primary School

Friendship Bench unveiled at Ilsleys Primary School

Friendship Bench unveiled at Ilsleys Primary School

20 December 2016

Pupils hope new addition will help "bring children together" THE Ilsleys Primary School pupils unveiled their new friendship bench last week. A small…


Newbury student's action movie in running for industry award

Newbury student's action movie in running for industry award

Newbury student's action movie in running for industry award

13 December 2016

MAX Project: Chase Game makes WJEC Moving Image Awards short list A SHORT action film produced by a sixth form student at St Bartholomew’s School…


Unique sculpture finds new home at Little Heath School

Unique sculpture finds new home at Little Heath School

Unique sculpture finds new home at Little Heath School

18 October 2016

“I have no doubt it will inspire our very lucky students.” LITTLE Heath School is the proud new custodian of a tree sculpture made from wholly recycled…


West Berkshire schools may need to make "significant savings"

West Berkshire schools may need to make "significant savings"

West Berkshire schools may need to make "significant savings"

17 October 2016

Changes to government funding could see budget shortfall SCHOOLS in West Berkshire have been warned they may need to find significant savings next year…


Kennet School pupils learn how to use online technology wisely

Kennet School pupils learn how to use online technology wisely

Kennet School pupils learn how to use online technology wisely

06 October 2016

Pupils help others to 'digitally detox' with Vodafone support KENNET School pupils joined forces with Vodafone for a digital detox last week. Year 9 pupils…


Hermitage author hoping to Kickstart his first children's book

Hermitage author hoping to Kickstart his first children's book

Hermitage author hoping to Kickstart his first children's book

30 September 2016

Classroom readings prove popular with pupils LOCAL author Martin Small, has been regaling classrooms across West Berkshire with readings of his first…


Olympian inspires Park House students

Olympian inspires Park House students

Olympian inspires Park House students

22 September 2016

Former pupil and Team GB Bobsleigh Driver Annabel Chaffey welcomes Year 7 students STUDENTS were given an inspirational start to life at Park House…


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