Education Matters

Howell’s Girls excel at ICT and Mathematics in their GCSEs!

Students are celebrating at Howell’s School, Llandaff, GDST today, with 68% of all grades A*-A/9-7 and 96% A*- B/9-5.

Twelve Triumphant Teams, One GDST Psychology Cup

Notting Hill & Ealing High School welcomed A-Level participants from across the GDST to compete in the Psychology Cup.

We are One — Year 6 pupils complete a ‘Changing Climates Curriculum’

We Are One is a GDST-wide eco project for Year 6 pupils which was piloted by 22 GDST schools in 2023.  Learn more about this sustainability initiative.

In Conversation With Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE

Portsmouth High School alumna Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh talks to headteacher Jane Prescott as part of our In Conversation With series.

Understanding Wraparound Care for Children

The benefits of wraparound care for your children. How wraparound care works, best practices, and its impact on schools and children.

Making a Mess, Scientifically! 

GDST junior girls marked British Science Week 2023 by coming together for a day of scientific experiments, live demonstrations and controlled explosions at The Royal Institute of Science.

Exploring the Necessity of SEND inclusion this Neurodiversity Week

The GDST’s Trust Consultant Teacher for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) explores a more positive future for children and young people with SEND. 

We need to talk about STEM: putting rocket boosters under girls’ ambitions

The progress that has been made in girls’ education cannot be taken for granted writes the GDST’s Chief Executive.

What are the Different School Year Groups in the UK?

There are a number of year groups, and key stages, that your child will go through before they finish compulsory education. Find out what you need to know.

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales