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.

Royal High School Bath team up with The Diana Award to host anti-bullying training

In November 2023, over 150 students took part in anti-bullying ambassadors training sessions run by The Diana Award at Royal High School Bath GDST

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.

In Conversation With Shrewsbury High School alumna Emilie Weaving

A conversation between Shrewsbury High School Head and alumna Emilie Weaving about all things mechanical engineering, motorbikes, and more.

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.

In Conversation With Brighton Girls’ alumna Jasmine Birtles

A chat between Brighton Girls’ Head and an alum from the school – the successful television and radio Money Expert Jasmine Birtle.

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.

Bromley High Junior School wins nasen Award 2023 for SEND provision

Bromley High Junior School wins the nasen Awards 2023 in the Co-Production Initiative of the Year category for its Neurodiversity Champions programme. 

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.

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales