Education

St Mary's University, London, celebrated the installation of its new Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor at a ceremony in Westminster Cathedral on 5th November. Archbishop of Westminster Richard Moth was installed as the University's second Chancellor, stepping down as St Mary's Chair of Governors after 15 years' service. He succeeds HE Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who was the University's inaugural Chanc... Read More

St John Lloyd Catholic Primary School, Cardiff, has recently performed a specially written play about St Oscar Romero. In a child friendly way, the pupils portrayed his life and death and made the links between his message and their own life experience. It was a really moving performance and the children, from the six year olds through to the ten and eleven year olds, embraced the message of justi... Read More

Fourteen schools across the Archdiocese of Liverpool have achieved a significant milestone after receiving approval from the Department for Education (DfE) to become academies and join Catholic Multi-Academy Trusts (CMATs). The approval, granted by the DfE's Regional Director for the North West, marks the beginning of the formal conversion process for the schools, which will join either the Pope F... Read More

Several Jesuit schools are coming together this month to take part in mock 'mini-COP' conferences to raise awareness of climate change. In an initiative run by international development organisation Jesuit Missions, pupils from Stonyhurst College, Wimbledon College, St Aloysius College, and St Ignatius College will discuss key climate issues and the impact these have on communities around the wor... Read More

Students from St John Plessington Catholic College, Bebington, have been honoured with a prestigious national award, recognising the exceptional care and commitment they have demonstrated to drive positive change both locally and globally. Over the past two academic years, students at St John Plessington, a proud member of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust (HFCMAT), have worked together on ... Read More

Students at St John Bosco Arts College Sixth Form in Croxteth, Liverpool, have been exploring life beyond the classroom in a series of trips, visits and workshops, immersing themselves in hands-on careers experiences to develop new skills and prepare for post-18 opportunities. Since the start of the academic year, students have explored a range of career pathways during external trips, visited hi... Read More

A Stonyhurst College pupil has received international recognition for his wildlife photography, capturing a remarkable moment in the natural world. Stonyhurst Syntax (Year 11) pupil, Oscar, has been named a winner in the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, taking the top prize in the 11-14 Years category with his photograph, Labour of Love. Captured during... Read More

Students at St Mary's Catholic College, Wallasey, recently showcased their passion for biodiversity and sustainability during a special visit from Rt Hon Dame Angela Eagle, MP for Wallasey, celebrating their achievements as part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust's (HFCMAT) 'Changemaker Project'. During the visit, Dame Angela Eagle toured the school and met students involved in the Ch... Read More

Four faith schools in north London could be facing closure next year, because of falling pupil numbers. Camden Council has announced it is looking at shutting St Alban's Church of England Primary School in Holborn, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Covent Garden, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School in Kentish Town, and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School in Highgate. A new report: 'Str... Read More

Parents in Aberdeen are once again calling on the City Council to seriously consider the viability of establishing a Catholic secondary school. The city currently has three Catholic primary schools but no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign is being led by parents' groups, including the Parent Councils of Aberdeen's Catholic primary schools, and has the backing of the Bishops' Conference of... Read More

Members of the Student Council at St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, recently met with local MP Catherine McKinnell to share their ideas for improving the local area and discuss how Pride in Place funding could help make Kenton an even better place to live. Before the meeting, the Student Council looked closely at their local community, thinking about the places ... Read More

Over 180 pupils and staff from 14 Catholic primary schools joined together for the annual Mission Together Mass, at St Theodore's Parish, Hampton on Thames, Westminster Diocese. Presided over by Archbishop Richard Moth, and concelebrated by Fr Philip Baptiste, Mission Together's Diocesan Director in Westminster, the Mass united schools from the dioceses of Westminster, Southwark, and Arundel and B... Read More

A parent-led campaign is calling on Aberdeen City Council to properly consider the establishment of a Catholic secondary school in the city, so that children attending its three Catholic primary schools can continue their learning beyond the primary stage. Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, yet the local authority offers no Catholic secondary provision. The campaign has the full backing of... Read More

Fr David OMalley writes in Salesian Schools.com: Lucy Powell, our education secretary, has promised to explore qualification pathways for vocational courses within the existing GCSE structures. If this happens it could be the first time that government has stepped away from a totally academic shape to GCSE qualifications at the end of many pupils educational journeys. Many of these technical award... Read More