Primary school

3D Views of the first primary school for Welborne Garden Village. Image: Hampshire County Council

Plans for Welborne's first primary school set to be approved

Pupils at Wicor Primary School were excited by the rare visitor

Huge rare moth spotted at Portchester primary school

Cllr Paul Carter and Cllr Clare Bond at the former Peel Common infant school which will be transformed into a much needed SEND School to open in 2027.

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Long-awaited plans lodged for new 70-place SEND school

Best school-age education project: Year Six Dividend - City Pay It Forward

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King's Academy Northern Parade

Portsmouth school receives food hygiene rating of two

Wallisdean Junior School in Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, have received a positive result in their recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (l-r) Kirsty Stronach, Year 6 teacher, Emma, Freddie, James Goble, senior leadership team, Peyton, Freddie, Debbie Martin, assistant headteacher, Lauren, William and Jess Hope, Year 3 teacher.

Picture: Sarah Standing (190526-4435)

'Dedication' pays off at junior school

Transport links being put in place at Welborne Garden Village

Employment site at Welborne given the green light in milstone step

Primary school classroom - stock image.

Hampshire primary school allocations announced

the Rev Jenn Camirand, curate, St Alban's Church, West Leigh

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: The school underpinned by love, courage and fellowship

The deadline to apply for school places is approaching

30 primary schools with expected SATs standard or above in English

Lunchtime supervisor and cleaner at St Paul's Catholic Primary School in Paulsgrove, Mary Horsted (74) is retiring after almost 38 years at the school.

Pictured is: Mary Horsted with students (l-r) Noah Memari (10), Mike Reyes (10), Phoenix Rowsell (11) and Floyd Standen (10).

Picture: Sarah Standing (181225-3802)

Beloved school staff member retires after 38 years

File photo of children in a classroom

21 of the best primary schools revealed in league table

Kingscourt School acquired

New school for autistic children in pipeline at former Kingscourt

Discover how many pupils got into their first choice primary schools across Portsmouth.

Pictures: Explore how many students got into their first choice school

Schools (Credit: RCH Photographic, stock.adobe.com)

11 hardest primary schools to get into revealed

Take a look at 34 pictures of reception students back in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

34 nostalgic snaps of reception starters more than 10 years ago
Time flies when you’re having fun.
Sophie Lewis

Take a look at 71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023.

71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023

You can usually apply for your child's primary school place online, but you may want to attend open days or consider local options first

How to apply for your child's primary school place for next year

Much higher proportions of pupils met Government standards in some parts of the country than others

The council areas where the most children met school skills targets

Newtown C of E Primary School in Queen's Road, Gosport, officially opened their new library by local author from Stubbington Johnny Pearce.

Pictured is: (back l-r) Caroline Oakes, assistant headteacher and English lead, Emma Howlett, headteacher, author Johnny Pearce, Beaulah Lowry, librarian and Jade Furlonger, assistant headteacher and English lead with just some of the children.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120925-9089)

Reading takes centre stage at primary school as new library opens

Take a look at 48 pictures from first class supplements in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

48 pictures of reception classes in 2019, 2020 and 2021

SAT's results in Portsmouth.

Discover 19 primary schools where students surpass SATs standards

Children legally need to be in schooling by the age of five

What age children start school, and what to do if they're not ready

A new pedestrian and cycle path will be constructed to improve access for students at Morelands Primary School, Waterlooville

Traffic-busting plan so children can get to this school more easily

Two pupils enjoying toast at a primary school breakfast club

All the schools getting a funding boost to helping working families

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

The Mahaffey family, James and Lisa with their children, Rhys, 9, and Freya, 6. They are calling for better road safety measures outside Berewood Primary School, Waterlooville, after their children were nearly hit by a speeding driver while on their way to school.

Parents call for safe crossings for school children after near miss
A near miss on a walk to school has led parents to call for stronger safety measures on a Waterlooville road.
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Brave children meeting our animatronic dinosaurs

Dino-mite school giveaway! South Coast, get ready!

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Hannah and Rupert Drury at the £4 million property in the Lake District at Coniston Water. P

I broke 'dry January' to celebrate my £4m Lake District home win

These parts of England are trying to get new academies built

The parts of England getting brand new academies

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville has been judged as an outstanding school by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate.
Pictured: Richard Cunningham, headteacher, with pupils

Primary school in Waterlooville described as 'welcoming' in inspection

Berewood South Primary School proposed school building. Hampshire County Council planning application

Plans for new primary school in Waterlooville reach next crucial stage

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

Stephen Morgan, Labour MP for Portsmouth South, has been appointed a minister in the Department for Education. Picture: Alex Shute

"Delighted" MP appointed early education minister

St Columba Church of England Primary Academy in Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, has received a Good Ofsted for the first time.Pictured is: (l-r) Callen Tillett, Mila Smith, Daniel Montaza, Mrs Katie Viola, deputy headteacher, Darcy Trowan, Lyla Whittingham, Mrs Hazel Moore, assistant headteacher, Ellie Fox, Archie Gault and Everly Shand. Picture: Sarah Standing (020724-6464)

Primary school now in 'safe hands' as it receives first good Ofsted

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, located in Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, has received a good Ofsted report following its inspection which took place on May 21 and 22, 2024.

Ofsted finds behaviour at 'nurturing' primary school is 'impeccable'

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Portsmouth Primary SCITT has received an outstanding Ofsted in its recent inspection.

Teacher training programme described as 'superb' in recent Ofsted

Parents will be finding out what primary schools their children have gotten into today. Image: RCH Photographic - stock.adobe.com

How to appeal if you don't get first choice primary school offer

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Pictured: Mia Brown, Alfie-Jay Burkhill, Juke Kerridge, Alana Major-Cragg, Hope Melia-Lyndon

Primary school receives good Ofsted following inspection

Eve Wilson returned to The Christie at the end of 2023 for a check-up after successful surgery in August 2020.

Portsmouth girl praises therapy centre who treated her brain tumour

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Wimbledon car crash: One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

Breaking One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Breaking Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School has maintained its good Ofsted rating.

This Swanmore primary school has kept hold of its good Ofsted rating

St James Church of England Controlled Primary School has received a rating of good at its most recent Ofsted.

This 'harmonious' school has received a good Ofsted

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates

Breaking Murder probe into death of pregnant teacher - man’s body found