Category: School News
VAT on Fees in January 2025
In July 2024, the UK Government announced that they will charge 20% VAT on all private school fees from January 2025. While we disagree fundamentally with this decision, and we are working with our membership bodies to do what we can to support their efforts to get this changed, we are being told it is…
Celebrating Padworth College’s New Student Leadership Team!
We are thrilled to announce the newly selected members of Padworth College‘s Student Leadership Team for the upcoming school year. These remarkable students have been chosen for their dedication, leadership potential, and commitment to making a positive impact on our school community. Please join us in congratulating: Joint Head of Student Council: Konrad Leutert Joint…
The Pathway to Medicine at Padworth College
At Padworth College, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals through our specialised programs tailored to aspiring doctors, dentists, nurses, and medical professionals. With a proven track record of placing students into prestigious medical and related degree programs, we offer a comprehensive pathway to success. Our Approach Through a combination of GCSEs,…
Padworth Welomes Univeristies for UK Universities Fair
On Wednesday 27 September, we were delighted to welcome 13 universities and NCUK to Padworth for our annual UK Universities Fair. Launched in September 2022, in partnership with UK Education Guide, the UK Universities Fair provides the opportunity for students to meet with a wide range of leading universities in the UK. This year, we…
UK Universities Tour – 27 May to 4 June 2023
We are delighted to be partnering with UK Education Guide to offer the inaugural UK Universities Tour during the May Half Term holiday (27 May to 4 June 2023). The Tour is open to all international students aged 16+ years, enrolled in boarding schools in the UK, but will be of particular benefit to those students…
Padworth Students Celebrate GCSE Success
Padworth College is celebrating this year’s Year 11 students, who yesterday saw the culmination of their hard work over the past 1-2 years, achieving an impressive set of I/GCSE results. Overall, 43% of grades awarded were Grades 9-6 (the equivalent of A*-B), while 79% of all grades achieved were Grades 9-4 (A*-C). Commenting on the…
Padworth Students Celebrate A Level Exam Success
Padworth College is celebrating this year’s Year 13 graduating students, who yesterday saw the culmination of two years of hard work and achieved an impressive set of A Level results. Overall, 53% of grades awarded were A*-B, while 23% of all grades achieved were A*-A grade. Commenting on the results, Lorraine Atkins, Principal remarked: “We…
Speech Day Celebrates Achievements of Padworth Community
On Saturday 28 May, at the start of the Half Term break, the College community gathered for the annual Speech Day celebration. Students and staff were joined by parents, guardians and agents. We were delighted to welcome Stuart Smith, Chief Executive of NCUK to the College for the first time. Stuart was our Guest Speaker…
Students Enjoy Break from Revision at Leavers’ Ball
On the evening of Friday 27 May, the College community got together for the annual Leavers’ Ball. Given the restrictions associated with the global pandemic which had impacted the College’s events calendar over the past couple of years, there was plenty of reasons to celebrate! The Leavers’ Ball was hosted at the College, with a…
Padworth College Announces Appointment of New Principal
After 7 years of outstanding leadership at Inspiring Futures Education (IFE), including 3 years at Padworth College, Lorraine Atkins is stepping down from headship and is being replaced by Crispin Dawson as Padworth’s new Principal. Crispin has taught for more than 22 years in state, independent and international schools, including more than 20 years…
