Schools and education news
More than 90 per cent of children get place at first choice primary school
Ninety-five per cent of four-year-olds have been offered a place in their first choice primary school for this September.
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019-
Top college promoting degree opportunities to Swindon pupils
Pupils in schools across Swindon have been hearing about the benefits of higher education from a representative of one of the country’s top universities.
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019 -
Council’s Admissions team ensures pupils get into their top choice secondary school
More than 90 per cent of Year 6 pupils have been offered a place in their first choice secondary school for this September.
Published: Friday, 1st March 2019 -
Learning Town makes 20-year-old Elrich a big success
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town.
Published: Tuesday, 19th February 2019 -
Fall in love with the career of your dreams this Valentine’s Day
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -
Town footballer achieved his goals by completing learning journey
Each month we will be shining a light on some inspirational stories to promote our lifelong learning initiative, Swindon Learning Town. Swindon Town footballer Joseph Romanski kicks off our Learner of the Month series. Here is his story.
Published: Saturday, 19th January 2019 -
Young people hoping to fall in love with career of their dreams at Swindon JobFest
A popular careers event will aim to create several matches made in heaven this Valentine’s Day.
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 -
Last call for primary school applications for 2019
Parents have just over a week to get their applications in for a primary school place in this September’s intake.
Published: Monday, 7th January 2019 -
Maths results add up thanks to Swindon Challenge support
Maths results in Swindon are on the up thanks to the work of a partnership board which aims to improve educational outcomes in the Borough’s schools.
Published: Tuesday, 18th December 2018 -
Learning at the heart of Tech Fest day at Central Library
Virtual reality and digital arts will light up Central Library on Saturday as part of an event to promote learning opportunities in Swindon.
Published: Wednesday, 31st October 2018 -
Website promoting learning opportunities launched in Swindon
A Swindon Borough Council initiative aimed at promoting lifelong learning now has a brand new website.
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018 -
Swindon schools to benefit from Careers Hub
Pupils at 16 schools and colleges across Swindon will benefit from a new initiative to improve careers education and help prepare young people for the world of work.
Published: Wednesday, 1st August 2018 -
Awards ceremony sees talented teachers recognised for excellent work
Huge congratulations have been issued to teachers across Swindon as this year’s Education Excellence Awards were deemed a big success.
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 -
Special awards ceremony will recognise excellence in teaching
Teachers from schools across Swindon are to be recognised for their hard work and dedication in this year’s annual Education Excellence Awards.
Published: Monday, 16th July 2018 -
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert
The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert.
Published: Friday, 6th July 2018
