Early Learning

School’s woodland adventure

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

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

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

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

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

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

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

Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

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

Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

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

American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

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

‘I had chips with Jimi Hendrix’: Blue plaque unveiled for historic concert venue

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

New primary school principal announced

Meet the new headteacher at Hungerford Primary School.

Live blog: GCSE results day

Good luck to everyone picking up their GCSE results today.

GCSE grades explained

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

Male incontinence bins installed around Thatcham

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

Live blog: A-level results day

Good luck to everyone picking up their A-level results today.

Let them entertain you!

West Berkshire leisure centres are hosting an array of free activities this summer, as well as free school meals for eligible children.

Scout helping out in East Africa

A Thatcham scout has travelled to East Africa to help communities in need.

Brookfields head demands answers from council over clawing back reserve cash

Brookfields School in Tilehurst has sent a letter to parents with a blistering attack on West Berkshire Council

School’s Wild West Summer Fete a blast

A school fete raised more than £1,500 earlier this month.

School rocks the bandstand

A Newbury school held its annual concert at Victoria Park this month.

Council doubles down on cash clawback from schools

West Berkshire Council has doubled down on its decision to clawback more than £2m from schools in the district.

Crowds enjoy fun in the sun at school fete

A Compton school welcomed the whole community for its annual fete last week.

Crunch talks on council finances, as high needs education black hole could send authority under

West Berkshire Council will tonight (Thursday) peg out how it will avoid going bankrupt.

Early Learning

School’s woodland adventure

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

From Bradfield College to England Test hero

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

Ofsted changes a ‘fantastic step in the right direction’

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

Schools row sees special council meeting convened

Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

Newbury nursery staff celebrate after Ofsted rates it as ‘Outstanding’

Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

Newbury history group to host meeting to recruit new members

American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

American filmmaker searching for WWII veterans to interview

‘I had chips with Jimi Hendrix’: Blue plaque unveiled for historic concert venue