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School league tables: The best performing schools in England and Wales revealed

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Opinions are divided on whether school league tables really matter, with some saying they provide valuable insight and others arguing they don't tell the full story. But for many parents, these rankings remain an important factor when choosing a school.

Classroom absences: 300,000 pupils didn’t attend school last year

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The Education Policy Institute found that unexplained absences have jumped by 40% since 2017.

Bristolians Answer: How much attention do you pay to school league tables, and do you think they reflect the quality of education?

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What do you think is more important in choosing a school—its place in the league tables or the overall environment and ethos? Do you think league tables put too much pressure on schools, teachers, and students, or do they help raise standards?

How do Bristol secondary schools place in the school league tables?

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We will be looking at how Bristol secondary schools ranked in the latest Sunday times parent power guide 2025. The guide offers a definitive ranking of the UK’s top primary and secondary state, comprehensive and independent schools based on school exam performance

The Night Before NHS Christmas at Thackray Museum of Medicine

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Thackray Museum of Medicine has put the experiences of NHS workers at the heart of an installation called ‘The Night Before NHS Christmas’.

Leeds: Your 2024 reflections & 2025 ambitions - Part 2

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Here’s some of your 2024 reflections & 2025 ambitions in Leeds.

Christmas music: What makes a great Christmas tune?

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Now why is it that so many of us do indeed have such an affinity with Christmas music? Well, Rosie Axon, the Director and Founder of Chiltern Music Therapy, explainer that a meaningful piece of music, such as a Christmas song, tends to have an impact on mood.

Christmas Number 1: Who are this year’s contenders?

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So, the winner of this year’s Official Christmas Number 1 title is set to be announced on Friday December 20th, live on BBC Radio 1’s The Official Chart. Chief executive of Official Charts, Martin Talbot, said, quote: “We have a range of old and new favourites preparing to enter the race.”

We look at the nation’s best-decorated Christmas houses

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As we get into the festive period, we take a look at the houses that have really embraced Christmas and are covered in lights and decorations.

People on the street: School league tables

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We went out onto the streets of Manchester to ask people their views on whether the current system for judging schools is fair, or if an alternative needs to be found.