Schools

Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of each back-to-school shop.

Back-to-school warning as parents miss out on forgotten loyalty points

Every pupil at Bryanston Prep School, from Nursery through to Year 8, has helped raise £4,000 for School in a Bag (SIAB), funding one packed bag for every child on the school’s roll.

Every pupil at Bryanston Prep School, from Nursery through to Year 8, has helped raise £4,000 for School in a Bag (SIAB), funding one packed bag for every child on the school’s roll.

Dorset school raises £4,000 for charity supporting children living in crisis

Team Electric BlueZ of Bournemouth School for Girls (BSG)

Team Electric BlueZ of Bournemouth School for Girls (BSG)

School in Bournemouth wins PA Consulting's Raspberry PI coding competition award

Josh MacAlister, schools minister

Josh MacAlister, schools minister

British Government

Dorset schools to receive grant funding from Government to improve buildings

To mark Earth Day on Thursday, pupils from Bayside Academy in Poole enjoyed a special outdoor session as part of the Forest School programme led by Victoria Vincent, Community Ranger from the National Trust at Brownsea.

To mark Earth Day on Thursday, pupils from Bayside Academy in Poole enjoyed a special outdoor session as part of the Forest School programme led by Victoria Vincent, Community Ranger from the National Trust at Brownsea.

Dorset school children enjoy forest school partnership with National Trust

Fourteen drama students from Oak Academy have completed an inspiring journey with the National Theatre Connections programme, culminating in a professional performance at MAST Studios Southampton.

Fourteen drama students from Oak Academy have completed an inspiring journey with the National Theatre Connections programme, culminating in a professional performance at MAST Studios Southampton.

National Theatre

Bournemouth drama students take to professional stage with 'amazing' performance

Group shot of Kate Adie and Sherborne Girls students

Group shot of Kate Adie and Sherborne Girls students

Awards Ceremonies

Veteran journalist praises Dorset students' courage as they take next steps

Children ready to receive their porridge in Malawi

Children ready to receive their porridge in Malawi

Dorset secondary schools can fundraise to feed hungry children in Africa

A recent groundbreaking ceremony event at Woodlands School gave pupils and staff the opportunity to visit the site, see the early stages of construction and celebrate the start of the project.

A recent groundbreaking ceremony event at Woodlands School gave pupils and staff the opportunity to visit the site, see the early stages of construction and celebrate the start of the project.

Work continues on new specialist school for children with additional needs

Yarrells School in Upton, Poole

Yarrells School in Upton, Poole

Poole school approaches 100th anniversary in 2027 with early years expansion

Puddle Ducks Dorset to host new swimming lessons at Moordown St John’s Primary School

Puddle Ducks Dorset to host new swimming lessons at Moordown St John’s Primary School

Local swim school expands as new Bournemouth pool set to launch this April

The Skills 4 Safer Streets event hosted for pupils at Twynham School on Tuesday, March 24.

The Skills 4 Safer Streets event hosted for pupils at Twynham School on Tuesday, March 24.

New Dorset Police project uses martial arts to help tackle knife crime

Family group at Sherborne Prep School's Grandparents' Day event.

Family group at Sherborne Prep School's Grandparents' Day event.

More than 140 grandparents and family members attend event at Dorset school

More than 70 pupils aged 11–16 gathered for an exciting afternoon of competition, testing their strategic skills against one another.

More than 70 pupils aged 11–16 gathered for an exciting afternoon of competition, testing their strategic skills against one another.

Huge interest in chess as 70 school pupils gather for New Forest tournament

Year 4 pupils at Hill View Primary School had a fantastic time on their recent trip to Paultons Park, where their learning about circuits, mechanisms, and forces was truly brought to life.

Year 4 pupils at Hill View Primary School had a fantastic time on their recent trip to Paultons Park, where their learning about circuits, mechanisms, and forces was truly brought to life.

Bournemouth school pupils enjoy trip to local amusement park

Julia's House Children’s Hospice is calling on people of all ages to bring their favourite soft toy into school, work or their community group for the charity's Big Teddy Takeover this June.

Julia's House Children’s Hospice is calling on people of all ages to bring their favourite soft toy into school, work or their community group for the charity's Big Teddy Takeover this June.

Charity Fundraiser

Schools invited to take part in teddy bear fundraiser participation for hospice

Sean Jones and Joe Sleight in Blood Brothers.

Sean Jones and Joe Sleight in Blood Brothers.

Bournemouth Pavilion

Last-minute rush for tickets to see GCSE staple on Bournemouth Pavilion stage

Milton Abbey School is featured once again in the 2026 Spear's School Index, recognised as a top recommended school.

Milton Abbey School is featured once again in the 2026 Spear's School Index, recognised as a top recommended school.

School named as one of the top 100 in the country

Phillipa Hendry as Ariel, Tim Fearon as Prospero, Jess Allen as Miranda and Sam Goodman as Caliban.The Tempest 2026

Phillipa Hendry as Ariel, Tim Fearon as Prospero, Jess Allen as Miranda and Sam Goodman as Caliban.The Tempest 2026

Brownsea Open Air Theatre

Tickets now on sale for Dorset open air theatre production of Shakespeare play

The F1 vehicle, on display as part of Brockenhurst College’s British Science Week.

The F1 vehicle, on display as part of Brockenhurst College’s British Science Week.

New-generation F1 car admired by new generation as part of British Science Week

Ten Year 6 pupils from Kinson Academy celebrate graduating from the ten-week 'Books and Stories' literacy programme scheme.

Ten Year 6 pupils from Kinson Academy celebrate graduating from the ten-week 'Books and Stories' literacy programme scheme.

Academy pupils in Bournemouth celebrate graduation from literacy scheme

From muddy puddles and paint-splashed walls to woodland adventures, fun is serious business at Parley Community Pre School.

From muddy puddles and paint-splashed walls to woodland adventures, fun is serious business at Parley Community Pre School.

Dorset pre-school rated 'strong standard' under Ofsted’s new framework

Students at St Aldhelm's Academy in Poole preparing for World Book Day 2026.

Students at St Aldhelm's Academy in Poole preparing for World Book Day 2026.

Dorset school to put reading at the heart of World Book Day 2026 celebrations

Community Champion Michelle Cross (L) - School Librarian Mrs. Connolly (R)

Community Champion Michelle Cross (L) - School Librarian Mrs. Connolly (R)

Books donated to local Dorset school by Morrisons for World Book Day 2026

Sir Michael Morpurgo reading to King's Park Academy pupils

Sir Michael Morpurgo reading to King's Park Academy pupils

Kings Park Academy pupils share tea and tales with author Sir Michael Morpurgo

Make a World Book Day costume in 5 minutes with things you have at home, and buy the book secondhand

Make a World Book Day costume in 5 minutes with things you have at home, and buy the book secondhand

Easy World Book Day outfits to make in 5 minutes with stuff you already have