Education

Grove Primary School council turned builders for the day to lay the first bricks of their new extension.

School extension aims to ‘significantly improve’ learning environment

John of Gaunt in Trowbridge

John of Gaunt in Trowbridge

Plans submitted for expansion of one of town's biggest schools

The mayor of Chippenham, Conor Melvin, with students from Sheldon School

The mayor of Chippenham, Conor Melvin, with students from Sheldon School

Chippenham secondary school celebrates excellence at awards evening

The council recently approved its “Meeting Needs Together - Ambitious for All” strategy.

The council recently approved its “Meeting Needs Together - Ambitious for All” strategy.

Wiltshire Council

Council’s SEND budget 'not on track to meet financial budget'

The Wiltshire Schools Forum is a statutory body which Wiltshire Council is required to consult on the School Funding Formula, contracts and financial issues.

The Wiltshire Schools Forum is a statutory body which Wiltshire Council is required to consult on the School Funding Formula, contracts and financial issues.

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14 struggling Wiltshire maintained schools in total deficit of £1.9 million

Steps Head Nursery in Edington Drive off Wiltshire Drive, Trowbridge, has been rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted.

Steps Head Nursery in Edington Drive off Wiltshire Drive, Trowbridge, has been rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted.

Wiltshire nursery rated ‘inadequate’ following latest Ofsted inspection

Lydia Grace-Hills and members of Bratton Brass Roots celebrate the Classic FM Award and £3,000 to spend on new instruments.

Lydia Grace-Hills and members of Bratton Brass Roots celebrate the Classic FM Award and £3,000 to spend on new instruments.

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Village brass band for children scoops national award

This is the first in a series of five events.

This is the first in a series of five events.

SEND event for families to be 'honest' about their experiences

The strategy will involve families

The strategy will involve families

Wiltshire Council

New SEND strategy approved to address 'impenetrable' process for families

The new Tech Trowbridge centre at the Wiltshire College & University Centre campus in Trowbridge.

The new Tech Trowbridge centre at the Wiltshire College & University Centre campus in Trowbridge.

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'Innovative tech development' opens at college campus

A Pre-school age child playing with plastic building blocks. Teachers are having to spend 2.5 hours of their day, on average, helping children who are not developmentally ready for Reception

A Pre-school age child playing with plastic building blocks. Teachers are having to spend 2.5 hours of their day, on average, helping children who are not developmentally ready for Reception

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Childhood development in Wiltshire worse than pre-pandemic levels

The aim is to foster a culture of empowerment and inclusion.

The aim is to foster a culture of empowerment and inclusion.

Council hoping to improve support for children with special education needs

If the design is approved, the school will be a two-storey building.

If the design is approved, the school will be a two-storey building.

Planning Applications

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Primary school design to be debated over fears it will overlook 'private gardens'

Agency staff can fill roles from supply teachers to administrative support.

Agency staff can fill roles from supply teachers to administrative support.

More than £2 million spent on agency staff in Wiltshire schools

GCSE 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

GCSE 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

GCSE Results 2024

GCSE 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

Sheldon School in Chippenham results day

Sheldon School in Chippenham results day

GCSE Results 2024

In pictures: GCSE results day from across Wiltshire

A-Level 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

A-Level 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

A Level Results 2024

A-Level 2024 results LIVE: Updates across Wiltshire

Students at schools across Wiltshire have been celebrating their exam results

Students at schools across Wiltshire have been celebrating their exam results

A Level Results 2024

Smiles all round as students congratulated for 'thoroughly deserved' results

Hayley Galliers says Rainbow Early Years Preschool has been thrown a three-year lifeline to find new premises.

Hayley Galliers says Rainbow Early Years Preschool has been thrown a three-year lifeline to find new premises.

Wiltshire Council

Preschool threatened with closure is thrown a lifeline

Wally’s Day Nursery in Shails Lane, Trowbridge, has been forced to slash places after its funding was cut because of a second 'inadequate' rating from Ofsted.

Wally’s Day Nursery in Shails Lane, Trowbridge, has been forced to slash places after its funding was cut because of a second 'inadequate' rating from Ofsted.

Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire nursery rated ‘inadequate’ forced to slash places as funding cut

Trowbridge Mayor Stephen Cooper learns about the Olympics with nursery school pupils.

Trowbridge Mayor Stephen Cooper learns about the Olympics with nursery school pupils.

Wiltshire nursery school pupils get a taste of the 2024 Olympics

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

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Teachers stage two-day strike over ‘poor management'

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Details revealed for new school hoping to open in Wiltshire this Autumn

Reverend Clair Southgate outside her end-terrace home in Box where she has lived for 20 years.

Reverend Clair Southgate outside her end-terrace home in Box where she has lived for 20 years.

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Vicar who is 'rock' of community faces threat of losing home of 20 years

Inspirational teacher Gemma Bradshaw with pupils at Holbrook Primary School.

Inspirational teacher Gemma Bradshaw with pupils at Holbrook Primary School.

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Inspirational Wiltshire teacher wins national award

Keevil Primary School pupils with the new equipment

Keevil Primary School pupils with the new equipment

Primary school expands forest school to include pre-school children

Ben Rhodes, head teacher at the John of Gaunt School in Wingfield Road, condemned the attack

Ben Rhodes, head teacher at the John of Gaunt School in Wingfield Road, condemned the attack

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School headteacher condemns attack on pupil

James, from All Cannings Primary School, helps plant an Acer tree marking the merger of 18 schools in the EQUA Mead Learning Trust watched by CEO Paul Skipp, pupils and staff.

James, from All Cannings Primary School, helps plant an Acer tree marking the merger of 18 schools in the EQUA Mead Learning Trust watched by CEO Paul Skipp, pupils and staff.

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Powerful education trust of 18 schools forms after merger

St Augustine's Catholic College students

St Augustine's Catholic College students

Delight as secondary school upgraded from 'requires improvement' to 'good'

Police have issued a warning to Wiltshire parents

Police have issued a warning to Wiltshire parents

Wiltshire parents warned about man in vehicle 'stopping school children'

The annual scarecrow trail at Keevil School

The annual scarecrow trail at Keevil School

Village school to host scarecrow trail fundraiser this weekend

Fitzmaurice Primary School celebrate success after recent Ofsted report

Fitzmaurice Primary School celebrate success after recent Ofsted report

'Happy and inviting': Delight as primary school celebrates latest Ofsted rating

Holbrook Primary School headteacher Vicki Cottrell and pupils take a close look at the specially-made cake identical to the new Coronation Building when it opened last September.

Holbrook Primary School headteacher Vicki Cottrell and pupils take a close look at the specially-made cake identical to the new Coronation Building when it opened last September.

Trowbridge school upgraded to ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspection

Nearly 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents across England in 2022/23 for unauthorised school absences.

Nearly 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents across England in 2022/23 for unauthorised school absences.

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Prosecutions for Wiltshire school absences at five-year high

Melksham Oak Community School's principal is to leave in July following concerns by parents over disciplinary policies and procedures, staff shortages and cancelled lessons.

Melksham Oak Community School's principal is to leave in July following concerns by parents over disciplinary policies and procedures, staff shortages and cancelled lessons.

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Troubled Wiltshire school headteacher to leave after only one year

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School trust dismisses board of governors amid 'behaviour issues'

In November 2023, a report revealed that the rise in children and young people needing additional support is higher in Wiltshire than in the rest of England.

In November 2023, a report revealed that the rise in children and young people needing additional support is higher in Wiltshire than in the rest of England.

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Wiltshire Council's 'most important project' gets £67million funding approved

The Willowbrook Primary School in Broadcloth Lane, Trowbridge, where angry parents are calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed. Image: Trevor Porter 76933-1-4

The Willowbrook Primary School in Broadcloth Lane, Trowbridge, where angry parents are calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed. Image: Trevor Porter 76933-1-4

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Angry parents launch petition after a child is hit by a car near their school

Matt Palmer in the Space Shuttle flies down the 400-metre course at last year's White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Matt Palmer in the Space Shuttle flies down the 400-metre course at last year's White Horse Soapbox Derby.

Changes made for Westbury Soapbox Derby

Ealy, inset, playing basket ball and right standing with his father Marcus Neal

Ealy, inset, playing basket ball and right standing with his father Marcus Neal

Clubs and societies

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Boy 6ft5ins tall banned from basketball team for 'serious incident'

Attendance rates are still below pre-pandemic levels.

Attendance rates are still below pre-pandemic levels.

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Number of Wiltshire school pupils "persistently absent" revealed in new figures

Staff and pupils at The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge are celebrating their latest 'Good' rating following an Ofsted inspection in January.

Staff and pupils at The John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge are celebrating their latest 'Good' rating following an Ofsted inspection in January.

Secondary school receives latest Ofsted rating

This gap in performance has further increased for disadvantaged pupils

This gap in performance has further increased for disadvantaged pupils

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The generation of children struggling at school in Wiltshire

Pupils join Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper to cut the ribbon opening the Roost a Net Zero extension to Castle Mead Primary School.

Pupils join Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper to cut the ribbon opening the Roost a Net Zero extension to Castle Mead Primary School.

Primary school opens new £1 million extension

Rainbow Early Years Pre-school is trying to raise £60,000 to fund a move to a new building by July 2025

Rainbow Early Years Pre-school is trying to raise £60,000 to fund a move to a new building by July 2025

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Trowbridge pre-school launches appeal to raise funds for a new home

Former journalist Paul Deal has just graduated with a MA History degree from the University of Bristoil despite losing much of his eyesight when he was studying.

Former journalist Paul Deal has just graduated with a MA History degree from the University of Bristoil despite losing much of his eyesight when he was studying.

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Wiltshire grandfather gains MA despite losing most of his eyesight

A tractor and trailer on the Lackham Campus.

A tractor and trailer on the Lackham Campus.

Two taken to hospital after student crashes tractor at Wiltshire college

Shalbourne Primary School is to close

Shalbourne Primary School is to close

Village school to close as pupil numbers drop too low

Harry Hockey, 20, has just finished a Level 2 carpentry apprenticeship with Barratt David Wilson Homes South West.

Harry Hockey, 20, has just finished a Level 2 carpentry apprenticeship with Barratt David Wilson Homes South West.

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Housing developer offers carpentry apprentice opportunity in Wiltshire

Tim Salkeld hopes to forge a flourishing career at Nestlé Cereal Partners.

Tim Salkeld hopes to forge a flourishing career at Nestlé Cereal Partners.

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Nestlé young apprentice shares ingredients for success

Bath College has hundreds of young apprenticeship opportunities available.

Bath College has hundreds of young apprenticeship opportunities available.

Bath College offers a wide range of apprenticeship training opportunities

Josie Keenan is now a healthcare assistant at the Bath Clinic.

Josie Keenan is now a healthcare assistant at the Bath Clinic.

How nursing apprentice overcame nerves to go back into education

Steve Howarth outlines T level qualifications to students.

Steve Howarth outlines T level qualifications to students.

Hundreds of students attend apprenticeship event in Wiltshire

Almost 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents in England in 2022/23 for failing to ensure their child attends school.

Almost 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents in England in 2022/23 for failing to ensure their child attends school.

School attendance rates "not anywhere near" pre-pandemic levels