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Local News · HendonNorth London Grammar School GCSE grades rise to 53% top marks
North London Grammar School in Hendon has announced its GCSE results for 2026, with 53% of grades awarded at levels 7-9. This marks the eighth consecutive year of academic improvement for the school.
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Local News · FinchleyAlleyn's Hampstead school opens with 500 pupils
Alleyn's Hampstead, an outpost of a south London institution, has opened its doors to 500 pupils aged two to 16. The school is operating from three sites in Rosslyn Hill, Netherhall Gardens, and Fitzjohn's Avenue.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Teacher Convicted of Indecent Assault After Podcast
Sally Anne Bowen, a former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault. The case, involving abuse that occurred in 1988, gained renewed attention following an investigative podcast.
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Barnet GCSE students achieve high grades
Barnet students have achieved strong GCSE results, with 82% gaining a standard pass and 41% securing top grades. Several schools reported exceptional outcomes, contributing to the borough's ranking among the top local authorities nationwide.
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Park High School students achieve strong A-level results
Park High School in Stanmore has reported strong A-level results for 2026, with 65% of students achieving grades A*-C. The school received a 'good' rating from Ofsted in 2025, and students have secured places at leading universities.
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Avanti House School Achieves Record A-Level Results
Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore has reported its strongest A-level results to date. The school saw 42.7 per cent of all entries achieve grades of A* or A, a substantial increase from the previous year. The average points score per pupil also saw a notable rise.
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Local News · FinchleyDuke's Aldridge Academy GCSE results show 42% at grade 4+
Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Finchley published its GCSE results on August 20. 42 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. The school recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
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Local News · FinchleyUCS Finchley pupils achieve record GCSE results
University College School (UCS) in Finchley has announced its best-ever GCSE results. 58 per cent of Year 11 pupils received top grades, with 19 students achieving straight 9s. The school's headmaster praised the pupils' hard work and the staff's dedication.
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WorldBurnham's Technical Education Plan Builds on UTC Model
Andy Burnham's proposal to give academic and technical education equal status in England has drawn praise and concern. The plan echoes the principles of University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which have shown success in reducing youth unemployment.
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Curriculum reforms risk limiting girls' career choices
Plans to tailor school curricula to local labour market needs may inadvertently restrict girls' career options, according to a charity chief. Research indicates significant confidence drops and gender stereotypes impact young women's aspirations from an early age.
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Local News · BarnetSchools in Barnet: how admissions work, and what actually decides a place
How school admissions work in Barnet: the primary and secondary deadlines, what an oversubscription criterion actually means, how the borough’s grammar schools differ, and what to do if you are refused a place.
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Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Latest Polls
Labour has gained ground in opinion polls, surpassing Reform UK for the first time since March 2025. This development follows two weeks of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's administration, marked by policy initiatives and upcoming social care plans.
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WorldSchools to adapt teaching to local jobs market
A new initiative from Andy Burnham will require schools across England to tailor their teaching to the needs of local businesses. The plan, set to begin in September 2028, seeks to elevate technical and vocational qualifications to the same level as academic achievements.
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WorldBarnet Schools Face Unbearable Heat
Unbearable classroom temperatures caused by repeated heatwaves have led to school closures in Barnet. Experts stress the need for authorities to ensure schools can withstand a destabilised climate, advising parents to engage constructively with schools and understand causes before implementing solutions.
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WorldCamden Students Graduate from AI Connect Programme
The first cohort of students has graduated from the AI Connect programme in Camden, a two-year enrichment course focused on artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to increase AI literacy and break down barriers for underrepresented groups in STEAM fields.
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WorldHampstead School student wins new community award
Hampstead School student Noha El Haouass El Mengadi has received the inaugural Ben Ackland Community Award. The award honours the former deputy director of post-16 education, who died in March 2025. Noha received a £100 prize and trophy.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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WorldWaltham Forest College Tops London for Student Achievement
Waltham Forest College has been recognised as London's Number One College for 16-18 student achievement. The institution, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has invested over £20 million in its facilities to provide industry-standard learning environments.
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WorldCamden Children Receive Free Library Cards
A new initiative by Camden Council will provide free library cards to more than 10,000 primary school children. The scheme aims to increase access to books and digital resources, forming part of the wider Reading Together strategy.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet Council to build temporary Send classrooms
Barnet Council is constructing temporary modular classrooms at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The initiative aims to create 35 much-needed places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) by September.
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