Primary school

How many children got accepted into their parents' first choice of primary school varied across the East Midlands' council areas

Where in the East Midlands most children get their first-pick primary

Church Lane School in Sleaford. Photo: Google Streetview

First special educational needs hubs planned for Lincolnshire schools

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

It is important children feel they can come to their parents with questions, or to talk about what they're seeing or feeling

Six ways to talk to children about racism - as suspensions rise

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Hannah and Rupert Drury at the £4 million property in the Lake District at Coniston Water. P

I broke 'dry January' to celebrate my £4m Lake District home win

Year 6 present Mr Sharpe with a thankyou gift

Kirkby la Thorpe say goodbye to a long serving governor

Hand made poppy wreaths laid at the cenotaph by children from Donington on Bain Primary School

Primary school comes together with community to recognise Armistice Day

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked

William Alvey School is holding a community event to make 'bivvy' blankets out of used crisp packets for homeless people. Left – teaching assistant Sam McKenna with a representative of Grantham Food Bank.

Primary school organises big event to help the homeless using old crisp packets

Medal winners - children with their medals at the finish line of the triathlon

Scorching hot sporting success in Lincolnshire

Horncastle Primary School's new EYF outdoor area. Pupils pictured with teacher Mrs Jess Withers and headteacher Mr Andrew Cook.

Primary school debuts new outdoor and sensory areas

Grimoldby Primary School staff at the cowboy-themed summer fair. Photos: John Aron Photography

PHOTOS: Primary school raises thousands having a rootin', tootin' good time!

Nathan Shortland, St Thomas' CE Primary Academy, with CEO Gavin Booth of Infinity Academies Trust

Inspirational teacher from St Thomas' CE Primary Academy wins prestigious nation...

Celebrating Horncastle Primary School's Good Ofsted, from left back: SENCO and inclusion lead Shecaniah Morgan, headteacher Andy Cook, and safeguarding lead Eiry Leak.Front: Freya Leesing, 8, Jada Ross, 8, Hattie Todd, 8, George Mowbray, 8, James Rawdon, 8 and Theo Allen, 8.

Primary School goes from Requires Improvement to Good in nine months

Welton-by-Lincoln village

Brand-new village festival set to “ignite your imagination” this summer

School classroom.

Watch: How to appeal if you don’t get your first choice primary school

Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image via Stock Adobe (Monkey Business) for illustrative purposes only.

Primary and secondary school applications to be confirmed soon

Midwife Josh tells pupils about bringing new babies into the world.

Primary school’s careers week helps to bust job stereotypes

An old archive photo of William Alvey School, Sleaford.

William Alvey School appeals to Sleaford community to help expand archives

Osbournby School. Photo: Ofsted

School already has plans to improve after Ofsted inspection

A 32-year-old teacher has been banned from teaching after he brought ketamine into a primary school in Simpson, Buckinghamshire.

UK teacher banned for bringing drugs into school

Wimbledon car crash: One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

One child dies and woman arrested after Land Rover crashes into school

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Teacher Kate Harrison being congratulated by Boston Mayor, Coun David Brown.

Boston area teacher is selected from thousands to win award

Colleagues from Kirton Primary School, Education Establishment of the Year, with host comedian Hal Cruttendon.

Award-winning Boston-area school wins two more national honours

Chapel St Leonard’s Primary School have officially opened their new Early Years Foundation Stage outdoor play area.

Pupils at Chapel St Leonards school give new play area the thumbs up

Kirton Primary School winning School of the Year for Staff Wellbeing in the Tes School Awards last year, alongside host Richard Ayoade.

Boston-area school up for four national awards, including two 'education Oscars'

The most recent playground fad is the super popular drink. Launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI in 2022, the demand for Prime is extremely high. While taking the drink into school is banned in many places, kids are taking empty bottles of Prime to school as water bottles

Pupil’s ‘cardiac episode’ after drinking Prime Energy sparks warning

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates

Murder probe into death of pregnant teacher - man’s body found

The Easter Monday stabbing took place outside a primary school in London - Credit: Google Streetview

17-year-old boy stabbed to death outside London primary school

Representatives of various organisations gave up their time and resources for the schools wellbeing fayre in Sleaford - the Shine mascot.

Sleaford schools wellbeing fayre is the answer for visiting parents

Nicola Bulley had suffered “significant issues with alcohol” in the past, Lancashire Police said (Credit: Family handout)

Nicola Bulley still missing: Everything we know so far, three weeks

Free School Meals For All bill reading delayed in Parliament

An organised candelit vigil at Babbs Mill Lake where a group of children fell through the ice on Sunday. Three of those children have died while a fourth, aged six, is fighting for his life in hospital.

Solihull: Boy fights for life as victim hailed hero for rescue attempt

Strictly’s Hayley Sanderson. at Chapel St Leronards Primary School.

Strictly Come Dancing lead vocalist is 'Singsation' Chapel St Leonards school

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy, Reception class (Class Challenge)

Smiles from Reception Class pupils starting education journey

North Thoresby primary school's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

Primary school puts the kettle on for Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term

Back to school shopping: everything you need for your kid’s new term
Whether your kid loves school or heads their with dragging feet, their return to the classroom will be eased if you provide them with some fun, useful back to s...

Charlie's hair will be donated to the Little Princess Trust to make wigs for children with cancer.

Boy who grew hair for more than two years chops his locks for charity

Pupils at St Botolph's Primary School, Quarrington.

TEN YEARS AGO: St Botolph’s pupils enjoy Space Day and library hosts children’s ...

The winning team from St Botolph's Primary School, Sleaford.

TEN YEARS AGO: Football triumph in Sleaford, Chinese New Year at Sempringham and...

Members of Sleaford's Black Dragon Kickboxing Club 10 years ago.

TEN YEARS AGO: Young Sleaford kickboxers, Second World War day for town pupils a...

Children In Need - Alford

PHOTOS: Louth and Mablethorpe schools raise cash for Children In Need

St Helena's Primary School 10 years ago, before the break for the summer holidays.

TEN YEARS AGO: ‘Better than the Lion King’ – new book by local author a hit amon...

World Cup 2010 final referee Howard Webb pays a visit to Church Lane School, Sleaford.

TEN YEARS AGO: World Cup final referee, language festival and line dancing

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Nostalgia: Pupils welcome giant of a visitor, while class holds Victory in Europ...

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Nostalgia - Curtain rises on postponed panto

St Helen's Primary School, Willoughby, 10 years ago.

TEN YEARS AGO: Willoughby pupils help mark National Breakfast Week with bacon bu...

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Coronavirus: New cases confirmed at four schools in the Horncastle area

Todays coronavirus update

Village primary school at Martin is latest to have to close due to Covid cases b...

Pictured (from left) are Coun Steve Eyre, Tracey Goldsmith, Lynne Lempard, Curtis Manning, Archie Goldsmith, and Lily Lempard.

TEN YEARS AGO: Village play park gets a £50,000 re-vamp

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Primary school asks some pupils to stay off until next week after 'two confirmed...