Schools

The launch of the 100 Sparks colouring book

How 17,000 children can add colour to Portsmouth's centenary year

Students from two Portsmouth schools will rescue and release crabs from Canoe Lake ahead of improvement work.

Students to take part in wildlife rescue mission at lake

From left, Portsmouth High School pupils Isabella, Olivia, Avangeline, Safiyyah, Alice, Poppy, Bella, Sophia, Sara and Thea, all from Year 7.

Secondary school celebrates women's achievements in HerStory festival

Samuel Jones won a gold medal for refrigeration and air conditioning skills

Ad Feature Team UK wins gold medals at international skills competition

Founder Darshana Qureshi launched a Teacher Wellbeing platform at The Alverbank Hotel in Gosport on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Teacher who left profession launches app to reduce burnout

Caroline Hart, founder of Sweet Caroline's Bakehouse in Portchester.

This Portchester baker is giving away free cakes to schoolteachers

Crookhorn College

Schools’ ageing buildings get £9.8m revamp

Stock image.

Students face changes as schools implement new phone ban

Bedales School in Petersfield.

Music teacher banned for life after 'sexual relations with children'

Ashley Adams (49) has opened a school uniform shop called School Smart in Stoke Road, Gosport.

Shop specialising in school clothes opens in Gosport

GCSE results day at Horndean Technology College.

Pictured: Jamie Gauntlet and Oliver Smith

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Live GCSE results: Anticipation as nervous students collect their results

Smiling young mom and little foster daughter painting together: Image posed by models Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted inspectors praise support given to families and children

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

50th anniversary of Landport Adventure Playground, Portsmouth on Wednesday 29th July 2026
Pictured: Visitors and staff at the site celebrating 50 years

Landport Adventure Playground celebrates 50 years

Jackson Davies has been nominated as Portsmouth's new Poet Laureate

Portsmouth announces new Poet Laureate
Jackson Davies will be Portsmouth’s Poet Laureate until 2028
Lottie Keen

Mary Rose Academy's Compass Campus will be temporarily closed following a significant flooding incident caused by an failure in the school's water pumping system.

Pictured: Some of the water damage in the classrooms

School forced to close after water pump failure causes flooding

The News Year 6 Leavers Supplement

136 wonderful pictures of year 6 leavers as they leave primary school

Southampton General Hospital

Heatwave brought hospital ‘very close to collapse’

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDRS

Warning to schools over child images being misused with AI

Mary Rose Academy, Portsmouth

Portsmouth school closed today as a result of ‘extreme heat’

SEND classroom

Consultations open for new special needs places at two schools

Launch of StandardAero's Mobile Newton Room - an interactive learning centre at Fleetlands, Gosport. Pictured: are Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Kirsten Bradley and Dame Caroline Dinenage MP with representatives and apprentices from Boeing and StandardAero

Students take flight with hands-on experience of 'rescue mission'

TADAA perform for the On Shining Waters song.

Portsmouth100 'anthem' to be premiered on Guildhall Square Big Screen

We find out how Gosport residents have been coping with the heat

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

‘Critical incident’ remains at QA despite repairs to cooling systems

Stephen Morgan MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: £1.5 million to create inclusive schools
Portsmouth MPs give their views on important changes to education
Phil Brundle

Weather warning - June 26 2026

Red heat warning extended into Friday as humid temperatures continue

Weather alert June 25 2026

How hot will it get today? - as 'extreme' sweltering weather continues

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

'Critical incident' declared at QA following the failure of chillers

Weather warning June 24 2026

Hampshire schools closed in hot weather - one reports 45C temperature

People enjoying the bank holiday sun at Southsea Beach. Pictured by Alec Chapman

'Extreme weather' causes disruption as temperature could near 40C

People enjoying the sunshine at Southsea seafront.

Residents urged to take extra care during 'exceptionally hot weather'

Councils in Hampshire are bracing for possible strike action

More than six in 10 admitted they’re “appalled” fast food giants are advertising around schools

Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned

Hamble residents at the Royal Court of Justice for the Statutory Review Hearing. Image: LDRS

Village awaits quarry decision as they take their case to court

Air Engineers help pupils learn about air pressure and propulsion at SULSTEMIC.

Inspired Year 7 pupils pupils visit HMS Sultan for day of fun

Cathryn and Anthony Lewis

Couple equips school starters with supplies in memory of daughters

Ditcham Park School

Hampshire PE teacher told pupil she would 'go far' based on her looks

Fareham Academy has tightened its enforcement of the school uniform policy.

Petition launched by pupils as more than 100 reportedly in isolation

Fareham Academy in St Anne’s Grove, Fareham.

Dozens of children put in isolation as school uniform rules reinforced

Lucy, Roxy and Gabi representing Poland.

'It brings the school together' - pupils celebrate culture day

Children work on the playground mural at St George’s Beneficial Primary School in Portsea

Children create 'magical' mural for Portsmouth100

Mayville High School in Southsea.

'Overfamiliar' Southsea private school PE teacher has been banned

Secondary Schools

Unauthorised absence rates at 80 Hampshire schools - In Pictures

Portsmouth families are set to benefit from more fruit and veg in the schools, thanks to an expanded scheme from Tesco.

Tesco doubles fruit and veg scheme for city schools

Dance Live! 2026 heats at Portsmouth Guildhall - 28/01/2026 - Mayfield School Seniors (Picture: Vernon Nash)

Thrilling culmination of talent as winners of Dance Live! are crowned

The Old Portsmouth Grammar School

Old Grammar School could be converted into homes under new plans

MP delight at £1,560,475 from the government for new SEND service

MP urges people to have their say on new school food standards

Colleges

Two colleges to receive more than £4 million boost for repairs

Medina Primary School in Wymering.

Allegations of bullying circle Portsmouth primary school

The Omega Centre, in Omega Street Somers Town

Ambitious plans to create £7.5m SEND school submitted

Fareham Live has partnered with Xelabus, who will be providing heavily discounted travel for school children to access the arts.
Pictured is: (l-r) Sally Clark, coach hire manager at Xelabus, cllr. Connie Hockley, the Mayor of Fareham cllr. Louise Clubley, Sheena Hulme, theatre director at Fareham Live, Elliott Ray, operations supervisor and Rob Palmer, compliance manager at Xelabus.
Picture: Sarah Standing (230326-7564)

New scheme helps schools access live theatre

Children from Penbridge Infant School celebrate recieving this award.

Schools receive national award for their positive approach to mental wellbeing