Education

Staff and pupils at Lodestar Academy are celebrating a remarkable improvement in its Ofsted rating, progressing from ‘Requires Improvement’ in 2020 to ‘Good’ in all areas in 2024.

The Lodestar Academy, located in Torquay, is an alternative education provider for 11 to 16 year olds. It joined the high-performing Thinking Schools Academy Trust last year, which leads 26 successful...

A Hollywood actress has surprised pupils at a high school in Plymouth with a message of praise for performers who re-enacted famous scenes from her films.

Plymouth High School for Girls, which has a house system, holds an annual drama festival where each house puts forward representatives to deliver a show based on an assigned theme.

For this academic year, the theme was...

IMP Software, market-leading specialists in budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), has reported another sensational year of growth as the firm prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month.

The company, which has locations in Exeter and Peterborough, ended 2023 working with 370 MATs, including 57% of large trusts (MATs with 15+ schools)...

Supporting teenagers through GCSEs can feel daunting for parents. Exam stress abounds while students grapple with demanding courses during developmental changes. However, by taking an active role in preparation, parents can significantly ease pressures and help students maximise grades according to their ability. This article explores expert-endorsed strategies for guiding GCSE success...