Education

New Government guidance has highlighted ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

The tasks your child's teacher may soon be able to automate using AI

Queen Katharine Academy in Walton.

Peterborough school 'shocked' and 'saddened' as student hit by bus

Pippa Goodhart at Kimbolton Prep School

Children's author Pippa Goodhart inspires pupils at Kimbolton Prep School during...

At the top of the list in the King's School with an extremely low absence rate of 5.6% during the 2023/24 academy year. The school also led the way on Progress 8 scores, scoring 'well above average.'

REVEALED: The top Peterborough schools for pupil attendance

Borrowers who have recently graduated university have left with bigger loans, the new data shows

Average student loan debt shoots up - are extra repayments worth it?

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

The UK has been heating up this week

When it's too hot for school - and when children can be sent home

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

Common issues girls had with with changing rooms include cleanliness, privacy, and not being given enough time to dress

Campaign to change changing rooms - as 1 in 3 girls admit skipping PE

Pupils from The Peterborough School

Peterborough primary schools’ Country Dancing Festival 2025

Parents protest outside Eye Primary School with Cllr Steve Allen over the axing of school crossing patrols Photo: LDRS

Mum’s delight at school crossing petition success as city MP offers praise

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

Parent Katie Berry handing in her petition at Peterborough Town Hall alongside Cllr Steve Allen (left) and Cllr Mark Ormston (right) Photo: Joe Griffin/LDRS

Zebra crossing planned at school after parents campaign

Jack Hunt student regional finalists Mati Houghton and Jimmy Molesworth

Jack Hunt School celebrates student success at Speaker’s Trust ‘Speak Out Challe...

There have been celebrations at Prince William School

Celebrations at Prince William School in Oundle following Ofsted inspection

Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped

5 tips for moving forward if your GCSE or A Level exam goes wrong
Sometimes, exams just don't go how you might have hoped 😟
Amber Allott

School Road, Stamford, PE9 3DZ | Barnack achieved an average score of 110 in reading and 109 in maths. 96% of pupils met the expected standards in KS2 and 25% achieved a higher standard.

The 15 best-performing primary schools based on KS2 scores

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

Nova Primary Academy in Peterborough, part of Keys Academies Trust, hosted a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of deaf culture and literacy welcoming 16 Deaf pupils from five schools across Peterborough.

Literacy EventNova Primary Academy brings deaf young voices to life through ‘Big...

Bees in the Hive Pre-school

Parents rate Peterborough nursery among top in the East of England

Celebrating their latest Ofsted report: Head of College, Mr John Gilligan, and students.

Secondary school staff "delighted" at latest 'outstanding' Ofsted ratings

Nationwide, the lion's share of families were able to land their child an offer at their first choice of school

How many children offered a place at their first choice school in 2025

Caragh with her mentee Freya Sweeney

EMAT torch relay brings Olympic star to Prince William School

Thrifty parents will be able to grab some back to school bargains over the next few weeks

School uniform sale dates for major UK supermarkets

All the latest Ofsted ratings for Peterborough primary schools - from Sacred Heart to Woodston

What Ofsted have said about Peterborough Primary Schools - Part 3

Pupils from Northborough Primary School receive the Sustainable School of the Year Award from PECT trustee Pete Holland.

Peterborough pupils’ climate action recognised at sustainability showcase
Students from local schools presented their eco projects to peers and VIP guests.
Philip Thomas

The Peterborough Telegraph's look at education in the city

What Ofsted have said about Peterborough Primary Schools – Part Two

The Beyond Gender Stereotypes curriculum gives schools the tools to help children explore their full potential

Global Boyhood Initiative and Lifting Limits launch new curriculum and resources...

Learning about local habitats

Going green: Local students tackle sustainability challenge at Cambridge service...

Students working long hours on top of their studies risk burnout and anxiety, researchers say

Women working while they study 'harassed and underpaid'

Part one of our look at what Ofsted have said about Peterborough's Primary Schools

What Ofsted have said about city Primary Schools - Part One

Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

These primary schools were among many across the country boasting exceptionally low absence rates

The best primary schools in England for attendance

A number of schools and colleges in Peterborough offer A Level course

The top Peterborough sixth forms and colleges for A Levels

MPs Andrew Pakes, top, and Sam Carling, bottom, have welcomed news of the Government funding. Main image: Peterborough City Hospital

MPs welcome multi million-pound investment in city hospital and primary schools

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

The finalists and winners group at the Peterborough Telegraph Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

Deadline nears for entries to Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards 2025

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

Members of the Kimbolton U17 team pictured in front of Kimbolton Castle.

Kimbolton School pupils win Rotary U17 Young Environmentalist competition

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Ravensthorpe Primary Academy Selected as Nene Park Trust's School in Residence

Ravensthorpe Primary Academy selected as Nene Park Trust's School in Residence

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Children enjoying reading at Woodston Library.

Passionate plea from Headteacher to save at-risk library

Most secondary schools in Peterborough have a 'good' or 'outstanding' rating

The Ofsted rating for every secondary school in Peterborough

Each of the nine new grades means something slightly different

New 9-1 GCSE grades explained as pupils tackle 2025 exams

Parents protest outside Eye Primary School with Cllr Steve Allen over the axing of school crossing patrols

Petition to reinstate crossing patrols in Peterborough nears 500 signatures

Tutor teaching online skills

Child Safety Week: Why it’s crucial to teach kids online skills for safer surfin...

Jack Hunt School.

Bomb threat deemed hoax at Peterborough school

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

Jungle Tots Nursery manager Rachel Hughes with the award from daynurseries.co.uk

Nursery in Peterborough is rated one of best in the East of England

Bedtime stories can do much more than just improve a child's sleep

3 ways bedtime stories benefit your child, according to a scientist

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

Eyrescroft Pre-School and primary school occupy the same site.

Council's advice to parents over pre-school closure