Education Matters

Celebrating the Unifying Power of Partnerships Across the GDST 

A word from the GDST’s Chief Executive during Partnerships Week 2023 – a celebration of cross-sector partnership working between state and independent schools.

GDST alumnae recognised at the 2023 Women of the Future awards

We were delighted to have three brilliant GDST alumnae shortlisted in the Women of the Future Awards, which resulted in a Category Winner and Special Mention for two of our former GDST students respectively.

How to Empower Girls — Cheryl Giovannoni on the The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Cheryl Giovannoni joins Ben Morton’s podcast to discuss her role as GDST’s Chief Executive and the importance of empowering girls in education and leadership.

Brand new sustainable building for junior girls at Notting Hill & Ealing High School

Students and staff at Notting Hill and Ealing High School celebrate the opening of their new state-of-the-art Junior School.

What does a fighter pilot, tech founder and national security advisor have in common?

Several GDST schools were invited by Maths4Girls to GoogleHQ for an event aimed at inspiring 11-14 year old girls into pursuing maths until 18.

Oxford High School crowned ‘Independent Girls’ School of the Year’

Oxford High School named ‘Independent Girls’ School of the Year’ at the 2023 Independent Schools of the Year Awards.

Bromley High’s ISI Inspection Report — ‘Excellent’ in all areas

We are delighted to announce that another GDST school – Bromley High School – has been awarded the top grade achievable ‘excellent’ in all areas following their recent Independent Schools Inspectorate’s (ISI) Inspection.

Year 11 pupils shine with outstanding GCSE results

Congratulations to Year 11 pupils at Bromley High School on their remarkable GCSE results this year, demonstrating an outstanding achievement…

Students at BHSA have gained real success at GCSE

Students at Birkenhead High School Academy have gained real success at GCSE.  Almost 76% of pupils gained a Level 4…

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales