Education

Plans have been submitted to transform The George pub in Doddington into a specialist independent school, providing much-needed support for young people with special educational needs.

Special school plans aim to give empty Fenland village pub a new lease of life

Cromwell celebrates improved results across key measures

Cromwell celebrates improved results across key measures

Secondary school celebrates strong GCSE results after significant improvements

Neale-Wade celebrates best GCSE results in four years

Neale-Wade celebrates best GCSE results in four years

GCSE Results Day 2026

Fenland school celebrates strongest GCSE results in four years

Cromwell students celebrate A-level and vocational success

Cromwell students celebrate A-level and vocational success

A Level Results 2026

Students secure places at top universities after strong A Level results

Neale-Wade students celebrate A-level and vocational success

Neale-Wade students celebrate A-level and vocational success

Secondary school records 100 per cent A-level pass rate

A group from Glebelands having fun times learning about life as a police officer

A group from Glebelands having fun times learning about life as a police officer

More than 150 pupils attend Fens event to explore future careers

Plans have been approved for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans have been approved for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Fenland District Council

Field in Fenland village to be special needs school after council gives go-ahead

Ballet students shine in annual dance show

Ballet students shine in annual dance show

Ballet students take to stage in annual show

MP Steve Barclay says the decision to move the Neale-Wade Academy to the management of another academy trust is a 'positive' step.

MP Steve Barclay says the decision to move the Neale-Wade Academy to the management of another academy trust is a 'positive' step.

Department for Education

MP says school trust change for Fenland academy is a 'fresh start' for pupils

The DfE has decided that the Neale Wade Academy, which is headed by principal Graham Horn, will move to another trust for the next stage of its improvement journey.

The DfE has decided that the Neale Wade Academy, which is headed by principal Graham Horn, will move to another trust for the next stage of its improvement journey.

Department for Education

Department for Education drops Neale-Wade Academy's trust after Ofsted report

Plans have gone in for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans have gone in for a change of use from agricultural land to non-residential education on land south west of Washbrook Farm, including the siting of a wooden log cabin to act as an office and wet weather classroom.

Plans for alternative education ‘Farm Club’ classroom on Doddington meadow

The Active Learning Trust has been warned it could lose control of running the Neale-Wade Academy for repeated failings at the school.

The Active Learning Trust has been warned it could lose control of running the Neale-Wade Academy for repeated failings at the school.

MP: 'Pupils should not be penalised for failures of Active Learning Trust'

The Active Learning Trust must make significant improvements at the Neale-Wade or risk losing it.

The Active Learning Trust must make significant improvements at the Neale-Wade or risk losing it.

Neale Wade Academy

DfE threatens to take Fenland school from trust over Ofsted report findings

To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.

To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer

Neale-Wade Academy in March has been rated as reaching the new 'expected standard' across various areas, but there is still work to do.

Neale-Wade Academy in March has been rated as reaching the new 'expected standard' across various areas, but there is still work to do.

Neale Wade Academy

Fen school hits expected standard in some areas but more improvement is needed

Neale-Wade Academy marked International Women’s Day

Neale-Wade Academy marked International Women’s Day

More than 100 gather for International Women's Day event at academy

Kingsfield at the O2

Kingsfield at the O2

Children take part in mass choir concert at O2 in London

Kingsfield pupils travel to London to sing at the O2 in musical celebration.

Kingsfield pupils travel to London to sing at the O2 in musical celebration.

Powerful concert sees Fenland pupils enjoy unforgettable experience

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Whole town council gets behind MP's school road safety campaign

Knowles Logistics gives pupils at Thomas Clarkson Academy an insight into the world of logistics

Knowles Logistics gives pupils at Thomas Clarkson Academy an insight into the world of logistics

Logistics firm inspires next generation at careers fair

Cromwell T-shirts

Cromwell T-shirts

Fenland school celebrates pupil's national design competition win

Ofsted is set to carry out an inspection at the Neale-Wade Academy in March tomorrow, and MP Steve Barclay is urging parents to let the education watchdog know what they think of the school.

Ofsted is set to carry out an inspection at the Neale-Wade Academy in March tomorrow, and MP Steve Barclay is urging parents to let the education watchdog know what they think of the school.

Neale Wade Academy

'Your voice matters' MP says as he urges parents to give views on school

Wally Newman, who turned 100 on Christmas Eve, attended an end of term prize-giving to hand over a history cup to a champion pupil at New Road Primary School.

Wally Newman, who turned 100 on Christmas Eve, attended an end of term prize-giving to hand over a history cup to a champion pupil at New Road Primary School.

School combines landmark birthday celebration with history champion presentation

Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Executive Deputy Headteacher James Harfield and pupils with their designs which were chosen as welcome cards for new residents at Bellway’s Primrose Grove development in Wimblington: (left to right) Eve, Roxana, Freya and

Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Executive Deputy Headteacher James Harfield and pupils with their designs which were chosen as welcome cards for new residents at Bellway’s Primrose Grove development in Wimblington: (left to right) Eve, Roxana, Freya and

Artistic Pupils

Schoolchildren create designs for cards to welcome new residents

Park Lane Nursery ribbon cutting

Park Lane Nursery ribbon cutting

Fenland District Council

Nursery children enjoy new garden area built with £36k grant

Knowles Logistics supporting local community

Knowles Logistics supporting local community

Education Matters

School road safety scheme launched by one of region's biggest employers

Neal Wade students with principal and veterans.

Neal Wade students with principal and veterans.

Remembrance service held at Neale-Wade Academy

Gemma Fulcher and Sarah Amor, who run Sage Education Provision in March

Gemma Fulcher and Sarah Amor, who run Sage Education Provision in March

Education provision in the Fens applies to become independent specialist school

Manea Primary School event sponsored by Arkwood Living

Manea Primary School event sponsored by Arkwood Living

Education Matters

Schoolchildren spellbound as professional storyteller visits

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme

All Saints Interchurch Academy artwork at March Station

All Saints Interchurch Academy artwork at March Station

Pupil's artwork

Fenland District Council

Primary school pupils unveil artwork

Gresham’s School crowned best public school in Tatler School Awards

Gresham’s School crowned best public school in Tatler School Awards

Gresham’s School crowned best public school in Tatler School Awards

Iman Guellec Level 1

Iman Guellec Level 1

Education Matters

Education Awards

Chatteris child wins worldwide maths competition

Year 5 pupils from Chatteris Cromwell Community College enjoy a trip to AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.

Year 5 pupils from Chatteris Cromwell Community College enjoy a trip to AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.

Cambridge University

Budding young scientists don lab coats for AstraZeneca outing

Neale-Wade Academy in March

Neale-Wade Academy in March

Neale Wade Academy

Academy that ended sixth form due to low numbers reopens admissions for 2026

Alfie Y11 Cromwell

Alfie Y11 Cromwell

Street Dance Champ

Cromwell Community College

Teen crowned world champion in street dance

Uniform inspections of girls who attend Cromwell Community College in Chatteris were carried out by male teachers with no female staff present, parents claim.

Uniform inspections of girls who attend Cromwell Community College in Chatteris were carried out by male teachers with no female staff present, parents claim.

Parents claim uniform inspections on girls by male teachers was 'uncomfortable'

Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns

Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns

Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns

Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Cromwell Community College in Chatteris

Refusing to correct uniform 'is a behaviour issue', says school

Westwood School has been rated 'Good' across all areas following an Ofsted inspection in June.

Westwood School has been rated 'Good' across all areas following an Ofsted inspection in June.

School is 'welcoming and inclusive' say government inspectors

Angry parents of pupils at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris say their daughters were threatened with seclusion for wearing trousers deemed too tight.

Angry parents of pupils at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris say their daughters were threatened with seclusion for wearing trousers deemed too tight.

Parents fuming over seclusion threat for 'too tight' trousers

Sir Harry Smith Community College students celebrate GCSE results.

Sir Harry Smith Community College students celebrate GCSE results.

GCSE Results 2025

Sir Harry Smith students celebrate impressive GCSE results

Students at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris celebrated an

Students at Cromwell Community College in Chatteris celebrated an

Cromwell Community College

Students at Cromwell Community College bag 'excellent crop' of GCSE results

Oskar Rejman and Vinnie Quinlan with their results.

Oskar Rejman and Vinnie Quinlan with their results.

GCSE Results 2025

Neale-Wade students achieve 'excellent crop' of GCSE and BTEC results

Three of the students who have been celebrating their A-level results at the Sir Harry Smith Community College in Whittlesey.

Three of the students who have been celebrating their A-level results at the Sir Harry Smith Community College in Whittlesey.

A-level results 2025

A-LEVELS: Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey

Celebrating their results are from left: Tabitha Powell, Thomas Ashton, Aidan O'Flaherty-Seddon, Harry Lenton, and Eddie Lawrence.

Celebrating their results are from left: Tabitha Powell, Thomas Ashton, Aidan O'Flaherty-Seddon, Harry Lenton, and Eddie Lawrence.

A-level results 2025

A-LEVELS - Cromwell Community College, Chatteris

Chloe Lewis is celebrating attaining three A*s and an A in the A-levels at the Neale-Wade Academy in March.

Chloe Lewis is celebrating attaining three A*s and an A in the A-levels at the Neale-Wade Academy in March.

A-level results 2025

A-LEVELS - Neale-Wade Academy, March

Thomas Eaton Primary

Thomas Eaton Primary

Fire safety for pupils

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Hundreds of youngsters take part in vital fire and safety lessons

Peterborough United mascot Peter Burrows was at the school for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Peterborough United mascot Peter Burrows was at the school for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Peterborough United

More playground fun for pupils at Fenland school as play area opens

Event organisers

Event organisers

Auction night raises more than £3,000 for school

Year 6 pupils tour Vanden Recycling’s Whittlesey facility

Year 6 pupils tour Vanden Recycling’s Whittlesey facility

Education Matters

Education Matters

Pupils learn about plastic recycling with factory visit

Glebelands Primary Academy awarded the Platinum OPAL Award

Glebelands Primary Academy awarded the Platinum OPAL Award

Education Matters

Education Matters

School's play activities win prestigious national award

Inflatables added to the fun

Inflatables added to the fun

FACET's annual summer ball is back to its 'original and best version'

George Lockwood (left) pictured with John Pythian and Gordon Thorpe (right) in 2019 when the Neale-Wade association celebrated its 100th re-union which was marked with a cricket match between a former students team and the MCC and a lunch.

George Lockwood (left) pictured with John Pythian and Gordon Thorpe (right) in 2019 when the Neale-Wade association celebrated its 100th re-union which was marked with a cricket match between a former students team and the MCC and a lunch.

Neale Wade Academy

Fenland teacher to be remembered with sporting gift