Education

It was boots to the ground for a Compton school as they made an inroad in their plan to raise at least £20,000 over the academic year.

Commemorations were paid last week to those lost at the First Battle of Newbury 381 years ago.

A school governor has retired after 46 years at the village school which she and her family attended.

Kennet School's Parent Teacher Association has raised £30,000 to fund key improvements across the school.

A youth charity is encouraging West Berkshire secondary schools to wear blue as part of its latest fundraising drive.

The Downs School & Sixth Form has won its latest award only a week into the new term.

The headteacher of a Newbury school that had been subject to a damning Ofsted inspection says it has been moving forward.

A multi-academy educational trust has appointed a new acting CEO.

A primary school has kicked off the year in style, with the official opening of its new woodland playground.

Having made his Test match debut for England only three months ago, Gus Atkinson has quickly become the country’s newest cricketing star.

A Newbury headteacher – who refused to initially let Ofsted into her school – has given her reaction to the government’s planned changes.

The ongoing row between schools in West Berkshire being told to give ‘surplus’ cash back to the council takes another turn this week.

Staff at a Newbury nursery are celebrating after an Ofsted inspection judged them to be ‘Outstanding’.

A Newbury history group is looking for new members to join and support its research.

An American filmmaker who has interviewed thousands of Second World War veterans is planning to visit Newbury.

A blue plaque has been installed to commemorate a historic concert venue in Newbury.

Meet the new headteacher at Hungerford Primary School.

Good luck to everyone picking up their GCSE results today.

Students across Newbury and West Berkshire will collect their GCSE results today and here’s what the numbers mean.

Male incontinence bins have been installed at various locations around Thatcham.