Education News & School Guides

As a parent, teacher, student, or member of the community – keeping up-to-date with the latest educations news in the UK is important to ensure you have a strong understanding of the education scene, allowing you to deliver the best opportunities for children. 

All of the GDST news right here! Including everything from schools’ successes, GDST events, alumnae stories, think pieces, interviews, GDST Book Club and various opportunities for past, current and future students.

GDST Frederica Lord University Scholarship winner announced

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Frederica Lord University Scholarship is Sara Rehman from Sheffield High…

GDST girls inspired to apply to American universities

Through an innovative partnership with GenHERation®, students from across the GDST feel confident and inspired to navigate the American college system.

Sheffield High student wins GDST Lorna Cocking Scholarship

We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the Lorna Cocking Scholarship is Chelsea Bacon from Sheffield High School…

Wimbledon students voted People’s Choice in tech-for-good challenge

GDST girls using their creativity, drive and innovative thinking to tackle global challenges have been recognised with a national technology…

Hopping across the pond: an international collaboration between Northampton High School and students in San Diego

Never mind the green list! Year 6 pupils at Northampton High School have been on an amazing cultural and educational…

Dr Nikki Kanani wins GDST Exceptional Contribution Award

The GDST Exceptional Contribution Award has been awarded to Sutton High School alumna, Dr Nikki Kanani MBE, for the key role she has played in the roll-out of the Covid vaccination programme.

Amy Williams wins this year’s GDST Trailblazer award

Meet this year’s winner of the GDST Trailblazer Award: Shrewsbury High School alumna – and founder and CEO of Good-Loop – Amy Williams.

Nine GDST schools on Independent Schools of the Year shortlist

Nine GDST schools have been recognised in the Independent Schools of the Year shortlist 2021.

How the GDST is preparing girls for their future careers

Work experience placements are long established and valuable resources for our senior and sixth form students to gain insights into…

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23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales