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We are pleased to be introducing Accelerated Reader at Lord Gowthorpe’s Independent School to support reading development across the school and encourage a deeper enjoyment of books among our learners. To begin the process, students have already started completing the Star Reading Assessment , an online tool that helps us understand each learner’s current reading level. This information allows teachers to guide students towards books that are both engaging and appropriately

And that’s a wrap for World Book Day 2026 ! It has been a fantastic day across the school, filled with creativity, curiosity and plenty of opportunities for students to celebrate the joy of reading. Throughout the day, students took part in a range of engaging activities designed to spark imagination, encourage collaboration and highlight how books can inspire learning in so many different ways. One of the highlights of the day was our World Book Day themed physics challenge

On Tuesday, we were incredibly lucky to take some of our young people to York St John University for an unforgettable experience! We arrived at 10am and kicked things off with an inspiring introduction to higher education, where students explored the many pathways that can lead to university and discovered the huge range of courses on offer. Our young people were absolutely amazed to learn that there are over 50,000 university courses available across the UK! Next up was a ca

After many months of dedication, planning and hard work, we are absolutely delighted to share that we have successfully passed our British Horse Society Accreditation and are now officially a BHS Approved Riding Centre . This is a significant milestone for our whole community and reflects the passion, professionalism and care that underpin everything we do. During the inspection, the assessors were incredibly impressed by the consistently high standards of horse care across t

Today, Gorgi, Adele, Riecko and Janice had the pleasure of presenting at York St John University’s student teacher SEND conference, where they shared insight into the work we do to support children and young people with additional needs. The session focused on our school’s highly individualised approach to meeting sensory and social, emotional and mental health needs, highlighting how carefully tailored strategies can make a meaningful difference to engagement, wellbeing and

We’re not people who sing and dance about how busy we are or list everything we do. It’s never really been our way. We prefer to keep our heads down, focus on the work in front of us, and let the impact speak for itself. However, this week someone asked us a question that made us pause and reflect: “How have you achieved so much in three years?” The answer isn’t simple, and it certainly isn’t about shortcuts or luck. Alongside our incredible team and the loved ones around us,

We have been delighted to welcome our students back for the start of 2026 , and it has been wonderful to see such a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for learning across the school. From the very first day, students settled back into routines quickly and confidently, jumping straight into their learning with focus and curiosity. Classrooms have been full of energy as students embraced new topics, revisited familiar skills, and challenged themselves to do their best. Th