Education

A new education academy has reached an exciting milestone as construction begins on its temporary modular building.

The number of children getting into their first-choice primary school this year has dropped.

A school has announced its graduation from a programme designed to support educational institutions in creating a strong and positive culture.

A football club which is offering the opportunity for school leavers to obtain a sports scholarship while training is holding an open trial.

A college student has shown off her animal photography skills and won a competition.

An academy trust that runs three schools in one Fenland town has a new man in charge.

An MP has accused an academy trust of “manipulating” student numbers to justify the closure of a school’s sixth form.

A school is inviting former students to a special celebration marking its 120th anniversary.

A new community gym and eco hub building have opened in Wisbech thanks to funding from Cambridgeshire County Council.

Schools across Fenland have seen their playgrounds turned into outdoor arenas as part of a major project to bring classical music to youngsters.

A Fenland school is doing the right thing to maintain its standards, according to the education watchdog Ofsted, which visited earlier this year.

A dog owner is calling on local schoolchildren to stop littering after her pet needed emergency surgery, landing her with a vet bill of nearly £6,000.

One primary school was a little late marking World Book Day but made up for it with an array of costumes.

A “significant number” of schools in Cambridgeshire are in financial difficulties at the moment a Cambridgeshire County Council officer has said.

Neale-Wade Academy in March hosted an inspiring International Women’s Day event together with the local community.

Children in schools across Fenland celebrated World Book Day yesterday by dressing as some of their favourite characters.

Closure of the sixth form at March Neale-Wade Academy has been criticised by local MP Steve Barclay who fears it will impact students’ futures.

An engineer turned further education teacher hopes to inspire others to swap careers and help train the next generation of local talent.

Parents and pupils at a town school are to benefit from a free breakfast club as part of the first phase of a government rollout.

Thirteen groups across South Holland including in Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge will be getting a share of more than £140,000.