Primary school

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

Wooler First School pupils.

School raises over £1,000 at their Christmas fayre

KS2 children enjoying their science lesson at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School

Primary school celebrates being crowned North East's best for 2025

Children enjoying KS1 Maths lesson at St Charles’ Catholic Primary School

Primary school celebrates being crowned North East's best for 2025

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

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

Pupils at Harry Hotspur Primary School in Alnwick.

Alnwick school renamed after famous medieval knight

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

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

It’s not too late to grab what you need 📚

Abbey Maclure

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

The Grove School. Picture from Google.

Extension approved for school in Berwick which is 'bursting at the seams'

Stephen Hopper (left) and Mayor Geoff Watson with the Hotspur portrait. Picture: Jane Coltman

New portrait of Alnwick legend Harry Hotspur is unveiled

Mowbray Primary School headteacher Andrew Miller. (Photo by Mowbray Primary School)

Primary school's new nursery will launch this year

St Paul's Primary School in Alnwick celebrate their recent Ofsted report. Picture: Kate Buckingham/Barking Dog Media

Ofsted inspectors praise Alnwick school

Reception students at Bedlington West End Primary School ready to start their litter pick.

Students raise over £600 with sponsored litter pick

Bedlington West End Primary School has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Primary school inspected by regulator Ofsted

Winners of competition got to visit Blyth Lifeboat Station. (Photo by Robin Palmer/RNLI)

Pupils take part in RNLI poster competition

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

Central Primary School's upper site has been closed since Friday. (Photo by Google)

School to reopen after gas leak forced closure

An Ashington to the Future board game has been created as part of the project. (Photo by NCEAT)

Pupils participate in Ashington to the Future project

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Blyth has been rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by Google)

Ofsted highlights behaviour problems at primary school

Kevin MacKay and Nathan Atkinson of Rethink Food. (Photo by Rethink Food)

Schools start non-profit's digital teaching programme

Ss Peter and Paul’s Catholic Primary Academy has had its Ofsted rating upgraded. (Photo by BBCET)

'Significant improvements' at primary school, Ofsted says

The B1331 running outside Bedlington West End Primary School. Photo: Google Streetview.

'Someone is going to die' - Call for action to deal with speeding drivers

A new Halloween trail at The Alnwick Garden runs until November 5.

Halloween trail at The Alnwick Garden blends the digital world with the physical

Pupils from St Paul’s Primary School enjoyed a trip to The Alnwick Garden as VIP guests to try out the new interactive Poisonous Potion Halloween augmented reality (AR) trail and the new spooky adventures.

Ian Smith

Cllr Robinson wants to see the speed limit reduced to 20mph. (Photo by NCC/Google)

Call for lower speeds outside Bedlington schools

Plans to turn the Empress Ballroom into a STACK will be decided on by councillors next week.

Primary school objects to Whitley Bay STACK

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

Penny Derries pictured in 2015 by Kimberley Powell.

No new school for The Grove in Berwick 'disappointing'

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

From the left, council senior waste management officer Wendy Fail, councillor John Riddle, school cook Debbie Dolby, Year 6 pupil Kate, and headteacher Joanna Ward.

Bedlington girl wins competition to name food waste collection vehicle

St Paul's pupils at Lilidorei.

22 fabulous photographs as Alnwick pupils get a sneak peek at Lilidorei

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

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

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

James Knott pupils with their £500 cheque.

Schoolchildren create signs for new flowerbeds in Northumberland town

The team from The Fifth Point Diving Centre with pupils from Bishop’s Primary School at Newbiggin beach.

Schoolchildren help clean up at Newbiggin beach

Schoolchildren in Ashington have been working with conservation experts to help clean up a popular beach.

David Sedgwick

Pupils from the newly demerged Bishop’s Primary School celebrate the start of term.

Northumberland academy trust marks start of new school year with launch of four ...

Samantha Leslie is retiring as headteacher at St Aidan’s Primary School, Ashington.

End of an era as Ashington headteacher retires

From left to right: Anna McAlindon; John Robinson, Operations Manager at GAP; Amy Brown, class teacher; and Nigel Tomlinson, Commercial Manager at Valpak.

Youngster drives off with competition success

Reception pupils at NCEA Warkworth Primary School visit builders from Transform Building Services on the site of the new early years provision.

Work starts on new building to help meet demand at Northumberland school

The updated Met Office storm warning

North East storm warning downgraded

A primary school has swapped school uniforms for tracksuits - is it acceptable?

Youngsters at Warkworth Primary School enjoying their new play equipment. Picture by Jane Coltman

Pupils design some outdoor adventure

A beach clean

GET DRASTIC WITH PLASTIC: Alnwick school takes a lead on the environment

Carol Riddell, Rachell Ballantyne and Sheena Ellaby, catering staff at St Pauls Primary School in Alnwick.

School serves up excellence on a plate

Some of the St Pauls Primary School pupils.

Celebrating the wonders of nature

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