3 h. ago Black student says she was called 'monkey' as she suffered years of racist abuse at £17,000

The pupil at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, in ritzy South Kensington, claims white pupils asked for the 'N-word pass' and said some teachers made 'racist and xenophobic' remarks.

Economics

9 h. ago Teenager jailed for stabbing school friend to death in east London park

Teenager jailed for stabbing school friend to death in east London park  Metropolitan Police

Events

13 h. ago London council confirms two more schools to close leaving eight shut in three years in single borough

London schools being forced to close as they battle funding issues amid exodus of families from parts of capital

Politics

32 h. ago Teachers left shocked as 'thriving' historic south London primary school to close after 131 years

The school first opened in 1894 and used to be known as Eardley school

Events

35 h. ago Use closed London schools to help tackle SEND crisis, urges Education Secretary

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson urges councils to ‘think creatively’ about how to use London’s old school buildings

Events

36 h. ago If you went to state school, do you ever feel British life is rigged against you? Welcome to the 93% Club | Alastair Campbell

The civil service, judiciary and media are still dominated by the privately educated 7%. Lasting change is not a pipe dream – but it’s up to usFor the first time in our history, we have a cabinet made up entirely of people who went to state schools. Several, including prime minister Keir Starmer, come from working-class backgrounds; some, such as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, were raised in conditions of poverty that feel as if they ought to belong to another age.So far so good. What better signs could one ask for to show that Britain is a meritocracy, social mobility is real and anyone can rise to the top provided they have talent, commitment and determination?Alastair Campbell is a former journalist turned strategist and spokesperson for the Labour party. He is now a writer, podcaster, consultant strategist and mental health campaigner Continue reading...

Society

36 h. ago England's only Welsh language school 'could close' as Welsh Government withdraws £90k funding

Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, in Ealing in London is the only Welsh language school outside of Wales

Economics

37 h. ago London's plummeting birth rate 'a challenge' amid school closures, says Education Secretary

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson urges councils to ‘think creatively’ about how to use London’s old school buildings

Politics

58 h. ago Two London schools have been nominated for World’s Best School 2025

Two London schools have been nominated for World’s Best School 2025  Time Out

Politics

61 h. ago Two London academies shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes

Two London academies shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes  BBC

Politics

62 h. ago London school shakes up English curriculum with drag queen memoir

London school shakes up English curriculum with drag queen memoir  London Evening Standard

Politics

62 h. ago Top London private school shakes up English curriculum with drag queen memoir and non

Staff at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich say the authors were introduced as part of a ‘genuine diversification’ of the curriculum

Politics

65 h. ago Two London schools in the running for World's Best School Prize

Rivers Academy West London, a state secondary in Feltham, and One Degree Academy, a state-funded nursery and primary in Enfield, have both been named as finalists

Politics

3 d. ago New London school counselor placed on leave, charged with assault

New London school counselor placed on leave, charged with assault  WFSB

Events

6 d. ago Marina Diamandis: ‘My greatest achievement? Being delusional and dreaming big’

The singer-songwriter on a childhood painting disaster, the literary ‘greats’ and her George Clooney crushBorn in south Wales, Marina Diamandis, 39, released her first album, The Family Jewels, in 2010. Her second, Electra Heart, went to No 1 in the UK in 2012 and gave her the hit single Primadonna. Her other albums are Froot, Love + Fear and Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, which featured the Ivor Novello-nominated Man’s World. Last year, she published a poetry collection, Eat the World. Her new album, Princess of Power, has just been released. She lives in California.When were you happiest? My late 20s, writing my third record. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Elimination of New London school crossing guards prompts city ultimatum

Elimination of New London school crossing guards prompts city ultimatum  The Day

Politics

9 d. ago Eastern Senior High School Band invited to perform in London Parade, but they need help getting there

Eastern Senior High School Band invited to perform in London Parade, but they need help getting there  WUSA9

Culture

1 week ago Moment 'killer' pulls out samurai sword and calls it sexy before 'going on to hack schoolboy, 14, to death' is shown in court

Amateur musician and 'mystic' Marcus Monzo, 37, is accused of killing Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was walking to school in Hainault, east London, on April 30 last year.

Events

1 week ago Moment killer pulls out samurai sword and calls it sexy before going on to hack schoolboy, 14, to death

Amateur musician and 'mystic' Marcus Monzo, 37, killed Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was walking to school in Hainault, east London on April 30 last year.

Events

1 week ago Unmasked: The Godolphin and Latymer Deputy Head teacher who started sexual relationship with pupil in his office but escaped justice for a decade

Phil Culling, 52, began a sexual relationship with the teenager who was a talented musician and singer at the Goldophin and Latymer school in West London where day fees are now £33,000.

Society