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Bruton School for Girls, which is closing at the end of this term. Picture: Google Street View

Shock decision to close independent Somerset school at end of summer term
THE governors at an independent girls' school in Somerset have decided it will close at the end of this term due to falling pupil numbers.

Elias collected his Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award certificate at Buckingham Palace on Friday. Background image: VIVIANE6276, Pixabay

Somerset care leaver presented with Gold DofE Award at Buckingham Palace

Children enjoying their time at the Queen's College Highgrove Nursery

Nursery at school in Taunton judged 'outstanding' by inspectors

Sky Academy students try their hand at plastering the walls

Students in Taunton learn how to plaster walls

George Clark of Yeovil at a not-for-profit school in Tanzania. Picture: Supplied

Somerset volunteer teaches English and maths to Tanzanian pre-schoolers

Students on the Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

More students in Somerset completing the Duke of Edinburgh award

Josh Wiltshire, Mya Pollard and Mia Durham-Frounks from Year 6, Upper KS2

Pictures Pupils create bottle top sculptures in a bid to win £5k worth of play equipment

Rebecca Pow unveils a plaque for a tree planted at The Taunton Academy as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy. Picture: Supplied

Rebecca Pow welcomes funding boost for four Taunton Deane schools

Mark Braund, the new headteacher at North Town

New headteacher at primary school in Taunton

New study reveals cheapest cities in the UK to be a student - see the list. Picture: PA

Somerset location among most expensive UK cities to be a student - see the cheapest

Millfield students Solomon Williams and Francesca Davis both achieved highly in March’s round of SAT exams. Picture: Millfield School

Somerset students score highly in American universities' admission exams

Somerset County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Taunton. Picture: Daniel Mumby

More than £7m to be spent on making 'urgent' repairs to Somerset schools

Pupils at primary school in Taunton compete in race day

PICTURE GALLERY Pupils at primary school in Taunton compete in race day

County Hall, home to Somerset County Council

£1million boost to end Somerset children in care being sent out of county

U13 Boys hockey action.

Taunton Prep School celebrates its best year of sports

Millfield athletes to represent Great Britain at 2022 Biathle and Laser Run European Championships, Tom Webb (left) and Gerard McGrady (right).

Bishops Hull student selected for Biathle and Laser Run European Championships

Wellington School, which has won a BSA award for its community work

School wins national award for commitment to community

The Flying Fox food truck is officially opened. Picture: Aurora Foxes

Students running Flying Fox food truck on seafront

Taunton School shortlisted for boarding school of the year

Taunton School shortlisted for boarding school of the year

Frome school to celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Frome school to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Channon House, which could be demolished

School in Taunton's plans to bulldoze boarding house and build new homes

Eugenie du Toit, headmaster at Wellington School

Head's delight as school shortlisted for two national awards

Finn Crabtree with the new Fender guitar he received for his birthday. Picture: Josie Crabtree

Trull 10-year-old named among top 30 finalists in national songwriting contest

Ella Gambold, Rozalia Moore, and Harriet Woodland-Broome have received offers to study medicine at university. Picture: Millfield School

Three Somerset students receive offers to study medicine at university

Mia Churchley. Picture: The Rectory Care Home

'An inspiration': Care home apprentice makes it to final of top awards

Somerset County Council is notifying parents and carers which primary school has accepted their children

Almost 5,000 Somerset children get into their first choice primary school

A Mass to celebrate Sister Dominic's life is being held in May

Celebration of life of headmistress at former school in Taunton

Members of the Mini Police carried out a litter pick around Norton Fitzwarren

Our School Litter picks, drones and sunflowers at village school near Taunton with Christian ethos

The Easter Bunny at Mama Bears in Taunton

Surprise visit from Easter Bunny at Taunton nursery and pre-school

Will it be a heatwave or washout this Easter holiday? Picture: PA

Met Office weather for Easter holidays in Somerset: Heatwave or washout?

Sixth form lounge

New modern look at school in Taunton for next academic year in September

Mike Snowden, who retires as headteacher at North Town this week

Taunton primary school headteacher retires after 32-year career in education

The parents of a 15-year-old were found guilty in their absence at North Somerset Magistrates' Court on Friday. Picture: Google Street View

Parents fined over £400 after teenager fails to attend school regularly

Taunton School will find out the result later this month. Picture: Taunton School

The independent school in Taunton voted 'one of the best in Europe'

Staff and students at Richard Huish College have donated a range of items to Ukraine

Students and staff at college collect items to send to Ukraine

Two young cookery students from Highbridge excel in Rotary Southern Region Young Chef Final

Two young students come out top in cookery competition

Hands up who is looking forward to the Easter holidays. Picture: PA

Easter holiday dates and bank holidays for Somerset

Edventure is coming to Taunton this month

Free course to help Taunton's budding young community entrepreneurs

Young musicians from Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar, Rotary District Governor Michael Fernando. Picture: Rotary

Taunton area young musicians shine at music competition

Beech Grove Primary School in Wellington ; RED NOSE DAY GAZETTE 2022

Pictures Pupils dress up for Red Nose Day to raise funds for Comic Relief

The cash will be a boost to education in West Somerset. Picture: Archive image

MP welcomes 'levelling up' cash for education in West Somerset

Wellington Young People's Centre, which looks set to become part of Selworthy Special School. Picture: Google Street View

Taunton special school set to expand and offer places in new Wellington premises

Paul and Dawn Cotterell of Sugar Rush at Taunton School Wedding Fair, which returned after seven years. Picture: Steve Richardson

GALLERY Over 300 guests join Somerset's best suppliers at Taunton School Wedding Fair

Amber Lintern is one of the students to gain a place on the course. Picture: Contributed.

Richard Huish College students gain places on Oxford University summer courses

Plenty to celebrate at Shepton Beauchamp Church School following a glowing report. Picture: Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust

Pupils 'surrounded by people who want to help them' at village school

Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton visits Winsham Primary School ; pictured with pupils showing their work inspired by the school's return to C of E Status.

Pictures Bishop of Taunton visits primary school near Chard this week

Cheddar First School pupils are taking part in Race Against Hunger

Pupils at Somerset school appeal to more people to join them in Race for Hunger

Norton Fitzwarren Church School, which has seen several cases of Covid

Covid outbreak at village school near Taunton, including ONE class with 11 cases

Headteacher Nick Arnold, who joined Lyngford Park Primary School in September last year

OUR SCHOOL The Taunton primary school enjoying 'significant improvements'

Students Issy Hogevold and Charlie Franks with project manager Neil Plank

Head asks for donations for school instead of leaving gift as building works start

Hannah Pickard will be the first student on the course. Picture: Rutherford Diagnostics Centre

Rutherford Diagnostics Centre set for industry first with apprenticeship training

Nerrols School , Book Day Reading Building book, DWH Taunton
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PICTURES Pupils meet real life Bob the Builder as homes go up near school

REFORM Training and Skills is offering free construction courses to help those who are unemployed or potentially low paid.

Sponsored Meeting the demand: FREE construction courses by Reform Training

Year 6 pupils will move to secondary school in September. Picture: Stock image

Record numbers of primary pupils win places at preferred secondary school