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Scott Street Playing Field, Walsden.

Village school and public playing field could ‘site swap’ for rebuild
A site swap between a village school and a playing field might be a solution for the former, which needs rebuilding.

Best school-age education project: Year Six Dividend - City Pay It Forward

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Dr Anna Chalkley, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bradford, speaking at the 2024 Whole Schools Physical Activity conference. Picture credit: University of Bradford/Kiran Mehta.

More than half of primary children 'failing to meet daily activity levels'

Plans for new perimeter fencing and improved security measures at Horbury Bridge Academy, in Wakefield, have been approved.

Primary school to get new fencing and security upgrade to keep out ‘intruders’

Plans for new perimeter fencing and improved security measures at Horbury Bridge Academy, in Wakefield, have been approved.

New fencing approved to boost safeguarding at Wakefield primary school

These primary schools in the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency area where the hardest to get into this year

The 10 hardest primaries to get into in Harrogate and Knaresborough

A St Hedda's Catholic Primary School pupil riding in the arena at Borrowby Equestrian Centre.

Equestrian lessons proving class act

These Scarborough and Whitby-based primary schools have done their communities proud

The top 10 state primary schools in Scarborough and Whitby

All of these North Yorkshire schools will be make great choices for local families

The 22 highest-achieving primary schools across North Yorkshire

These Leeds primary schools had some of the city's lowest first choice offer rates

The 22 Leeds primary schools that were hardest to get into this year

These West Yorkshire primary schools have proven they excel, when it comes to teaching key school skills

The 22 best-performing state primary schools across West Yorkshire

You can usually apply for your child's primary school place online, but you may want to attend open days or consider local options first

How to apply for your child's primary school place for next year

The wider Wakefield borough has no shortage of high-achieving primary schools

The 18 top performing state primary schools across Wakefield

Much higher proportions of pupils met Government standards in some parts of the country than others

The council areas where the most children met school skills targets

These South Yorkshire primary schools are among the area's best of the best

South Yorkshire's 22 most exceptional state primary schools

Couple walk down the 'aisle' 72 years after they first said 'I do'

Couple walk down the 'aisle' 72 years after they first said 'I do'

Children legally need to be in schooling by the age of five

What age children start school, and what to do if they're not ready

These Wakefield schools stand out from the crowd when it come to pupils showing up for class

The 15 Wakefield area primary schools with the lowest absences

A number of staff across the Outwood Family were 'Highly Commended' in their categories or received certificates of Excellence.

Inspirational Wakefield educator wins National Teaching Award for transformative...

Bronze Winner, Caroline Staveley, with David Prosho, Head of Beechcliffe Thackley School, and Roger Butterfield, Carlton Academy Trust Trustee.

Inspirational Bradford educator wins national teaching award for transformative ...

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
SATs are not meant to be stressful, but some educators fear they are ‘unnecessarily high stakes’ 😬
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Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary School

Closure of Yorkshire village school due to falling pupil numbers confirmed

Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary School. Photo: Google.

Education chief “staggered” by undemocratic school closure

Looking up Swindon Lane in Kirkby Overblow

The four rural Yorkshire villages named among The Telegraph's poshest

Michael Sydall School Reception year pupils pictured with Miller homes Margaret Ladsforth (right) and Reception Teacher Miss Kirkpatrick (left) and Teaching Assistant Mrs Grey.

Housebuilder Supports Catterick School Library Project Ahead of World Book Day

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

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Credit: James Manning/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty launch charity - The Richmond Project

Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary School.

Parents urge minister to reconsider closure of Yorkshire village school

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

These parts of England are trying to get new academies built

The parts of England getting brand new academies
SEN pupils and families moving to new developments will be among those getting new schools soon 🏫
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Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

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A few of West Yorkshire's stand-out primary schools

West Yorkshire's 24 best-performing state primary schools

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

Dream Big Day launches on June 28

Only 54% of Primary School Learners said “I can be whatever I want to be”

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Much-loved annual street market promises a feast of fun for all

Parents said that children have been left 'petrified' by the presence of a security guard and dog outside of the Leeds school

Children 'petrified' as primary school places security dog outside

School classroom.

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

Claire Hassall, Founder of Claire’s Little Bookshop

Students in Thirsk encouraged to enjoy reading this World Book Day

The Waverley development in Rotherham will eventually have over 3,000 homes

School built on 3,000-home development in Yorkshire 'turning children away'

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

The school was rated Outstanding in every area
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Primary school described as "beacon of light" in glowing Ofsted report

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

Joyce Wilkinson, who celebrates her centenary on 19th August

Public asked to send birthday cards to 100-year-old with no local family

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

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

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Breaking Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

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

Reasons to celebrate - Teachers, staff and pupils at Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School which has been rated 'good' by Ofsted inspectors.

Village school gets good Ofsted just a year after being rated inadequate

Marelle Sturrock and David Yates

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

Picture of pupils walking to school. (Pic credit: David Jones / PA Images)

Best and worst Yorkshire primary schools according to Ofsted ratings

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

Breaking 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

A pun-tastic array of names have been chosen for Barnsley Council’s fleet of gritters thanks to pupils from across the area.

'Sir David Scattenborough': The hilarious names chosen for Yorkshire gritters

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Forest school takes the classroom outside for nature loving children

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

Woodfield Community Primary School

Primary school in Harrogate to close after poor Ofsted report and failed merger

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