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People of London: Do school league tables matter?

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We ask Londoners if they pay attention to school league tables.

Birmingham's top primary schools revealed

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A newly published guide ranks Birmingham's primary schools, highlighting those with outstanding academic results. It identifies top performers by examining teaching standards, pupil progress, and overall attainment, offering a snapshot of the city's educational landscape.

Transport for London confirms Christmas and New Year timetable

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Everything you need to know about London transport over Christmas.

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.