Andover Advertiser | Education https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/education/ Andover Advertiser Education en-gb Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:51:11 +0000 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:51:11 +0000 https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Andover Advertiser | Education https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/education/ Primary school applications open as families urged to name three preferences https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26682340.hampshire-primary-school-applications-open-2027/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 752d27bc1afe974b65e0ddd95604a469 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Pupils plant wildflowers at Harmony Woods to support wildlife https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26681368.pupils-plant-wildflowers-harmony-woods-nature-project/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 fcd28f53612ec66f349f30f9807522a3 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Andover pre-schools introduce sensory circuits to help children prepare for school https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26680048.andover-pre-schools-introduce-sensory-circuits-children/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 1b0958d76ab27e1de3943ebc8905edbf molly.weller@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Weller YMCA Andover manager wins award after 10 years supporting children and families https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26671075.ymca-andover-manager-wins-award-10-years-service/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 838dc7b1ef4db706ac4fc4c200bb07cc newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Amesbury nursery lodges complaint after being told to improve by Ofsted https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26647204.amesbury-nursery-must-improve-teaching-daily-routines/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 f94218906889ee7c43654086acc7ec35 frankie.crew@newsquest.co.uk | Frankie Crew SEN-friendly football club launches in Hampshire after high demand from families https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26652095.sen-friendly-football-club-launches-hampshire-kids/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 46a2a4e7f55a58bf2b0d578fca01215c Jon Hopwood 'Happy, safe and secure' - Nursery earns strong ratings across the board https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26647103.andover-nursery-celebrates-strong-ofsted-inspection-result/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0d6628bad58581ab02df003a822e76e8 frankie.crew@newsquest.co.uk | Frankie Crew Schools strengthen support for military families through new agreement https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26637321.wellington-academy-signs-military-families-covenant/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 1cd57dfc9dd713cc37b942813fdfc72a molly.weller@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Weller Council to pay £2,300 after SEND delays left child without education https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26632466.council-fined-send-delays-left-child-without-education/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 85b9c2b50d5eb7a9945f7dfb548f6546 natalia.forero@newsquest.co.uk | Natalia Forero Sewing workshops return this half term – with a spooky seasonal twist https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26631550.sewing-workshops-return-half-term---spooky-seasonal-twist/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1fdaca39f72a007ea652d86c35e70c8d newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Government approves major plan to transform SEND support in Hampshire https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26624071.hampshire-county-councils-send-plan-approved-government/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 479d160b3c582822061a80512023eb42 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day School expands outdoor learning sessions to every pupil each week https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26618032.christ-king-catholic-school-expands-outdoor-learning/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 ecde1e4b99ebc12d4c3cd64fc1bcba81 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Academy sports hall conversion refused over community access rules https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26615295.plans-refused-convert-wellington-academy-sports-hall/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 df7efcc112f47329e8f5bf38987459bb isaac.maddock@newsquest.co.uk | Isaac Maddock More than 150 pupils explore manufacturing careers at Andover College event https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26617707.150-pupils-explore-manufacturing-careers/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 17fd4ea92b6514e890f83b7f72661d9c dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Ofsted praises nursery where children are 'happy, motivated learners' https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26574755.yma-andover-nursery-praised-ofsted-inspectors/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6c542fe81636873609ba1b9021cb7880 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Andover-area residents among 109,000 backing SEND campaign https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26604152.177-north-west-hampshire-residents-sign-send-petition/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b27937947e691f339dc0ddd35729935d lola.crossman@newsquest.co.uk | Lola Crossman Children take part in woodland procession for International Day of Peace https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26595402.pupils-mark-peace-day-procession-harmony-woods/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4bca3e34f62bcfcb216ecc884ca4a5d3 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Andover campaigner praises Romsey pupils after litter pick https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26598981.romsey-pupils-tackle-litter-town-centre-park/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0af0b4531398aead0311718a6c3d8740 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Farleigh School coffee morning raises more than £1,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26593485.farleigh-coffee-morning-raises-1-800-macmillan/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 4191dee01697c3336b18f3d21b446b02 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Grateley Primary School builds on inclusive village ethos near Andover https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/education/26579872.grateley-primary-school-builds-inclusive-village-ethos-near-andover/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 ae46cc5dfa658f0c1ee5063f720d7230 Andover College students build AI chatbot to answer transport and timetable queries https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26592067.andover-college-students-develop-ai-transport-chatbot/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ccae80c79d3d9c57bbf040cc41463ab9 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Rising number of young people in education and training through charity support https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26587652.40-young-people-alabar-care-education-training/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5a890947ce8abe5c7282366c31c8912f newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Nursery offering children experiences on a farm shortlisted for national award https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26581404.finkley-nursery-reaches-national-awards-final/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 50a010cd78325255086326ff0b726dc5 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Primary school celebrates £500 win in Andover Advertiser competition https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26582718.durrington-school-wins-1-000-salisbury-journal-contest/?ref=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2bffba94157c80643b6565201f909200 megan.stanley@newsquest.co.uk | Megan Stanley Hampshire council to pay £1,200 after child missed a term of education https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26578476.hampshire-council-pay-1-200-child-missed-term/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:19:23 +0100 3f8ccc3189caef77e3b73ca8b923b6b7 natalia.forero@newsquest.co.uk | Natalia Forero Eco committee's hard work earns Green Flag with distinction https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26557566.wellington-lions-wins-eco-schools-green-flag-award/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a0946a9a341c98c249462bb9a78c0959 molly.weller@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Weller Hampshire partnership helps 1,000 residents access training https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26559957.hampshire-partnership-helping-1-000-residents-training/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a1f6b3399af49ab58b98bf188e7fa414 Primary school wins Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26563458.tidworth-primary-school-wins-eco-schools-green-flag/?ref=rss Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f6e69a01ff77cf8fa1ff83ce513571cc william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Mother drives 48 miles a day after daughter's school transport is cancelled https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26563172.family-forced-daily-48-mile-school-run-transport-axed/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 17a7581ecf24be4e6b3dd6f476f3e822 maya.george2@newsquest.co.uk | Maya George School opens nursery for two-year-olds with plans for baby places in 2027 https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26547828.hampshire-new-nursery-opens-farleigh-school-andover/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4581d0b5248b45473924b348e781cec3 molly.weller@newsquest.co.uk | Molly Weller Abbots Ann author appointed creative writing lecturer at University of Winchester https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26543508.abbots-ann-author-appointed-creative-writing-lecturer/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4cc50332a75d3ff40ef95367ab4b1ebd dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Balloon arch greets pupils after Pilgrims' Cross inspection success https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26539337.pilgrims-cross-cofe-celebrates-positive-ofsted-report/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 4e890b94989707aad8dd1c8e6e9fd0f4 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito More than 80 new special needs places planned for Hampshire schools https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26539260.plans-create-80-send-places-hampshire-schools/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0100 b986e6fdb04fe354a2528b4726fb0538 william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish Thinking about college? Andover College opens its doors this month https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26535154.andover-college-open-event-showcase-2027-opportunities/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7160aa2aae2893d42ac8081673e45e71 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Andover parents urged to apply for secondary school places by October https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26531526.andover-parents-urged-apply-school-places-2027/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 80b1843704858d3af520036282ba34f3 Former primary school with redevelopment potential listed for auction https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26522965.wiltshire-primary-school-site-auctioned-350-000/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 506e8c0fb749a0ca94a767bf521533d7 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Jordan Wylie backs campaign to bring adventure mindset into classrooms https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26521983.jordan-wylie-mbe-urges-pupils-embrace-new-challenges/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 91510890a312e6bae308f8b51f66edc7 dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito Students raise £1,000 for charity with equestrian event https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26518227.sparsholt-equine-students-raise-1-000-fundraiser/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 e61ced1e16bd07b0eabd51086695b0b4 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day Can you find yourself in these nostalgic Andover school pictures from 2006? https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26519075.can-spot-familiar-faces-andover-school-photos-2006/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 dc279fa33a032762525a56a2fe0863f9 megan.stanley@newsquest.co.uk | Megan Stanley Students celebrated for determination and success at college awards https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26505065.andover-college-celebrates-students-achievers-awards/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 40d189b2bb968a0cafc3b61be9e54390 newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk | Sophie Day School withdraws sixth form just one week before start of term https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26494798.wellington-academy-withdraws-sixth-form-one-week-term/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 28297505075fa0f0526242bc9266c02a isaac.maddock@newsquest.co.uk | Isaac Maddock Students given urgent warning to get free NHS MenB jab before Freshers' Week https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26492904.students-urged-get-free-nhs-menb-jab-freshers-week/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:07:46 +0100 fef13c1f234dbe2cac5599861074768c jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Leehurst Swan School pupils out perform national GCSE average https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26487603.leehurst-swan-pupils-perform-national-gcse-average/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 3bc88abf1f652f2cc770582732be0b4a isaac.maddock@newsquest.co.uk | Isaac Maddock Andover pupils drive GCSE improvement as Test Valley beats much of Hampshire https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26483795.test-valley-gcse-results-2026-among-best-hampshire/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 7c6db111779677fb7f4a06b7866049f7 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Record number of pupils secure top grades at Danebury School https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26483708.danebury-school-hampshire-celebrate-impressive-gcse-results/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:58:18 +0100 6eac3dc2365d70adb7da31630f841273 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor John Hanson pupil’s ten 9s among best results in years as school celebrates GCSEs https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26483532.john-hanson-pupil-achieves-10-grade-9s-gcse-results/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:22 +0100 b42b57da7fe15e7a8e2f58ad1feff34f matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor LIVE - Celebrating Andover's GCSE successes as results are revealed https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26479528.gcse-results-day-2026---andover-pupils-collect-results/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:28:32 +0100 4408ce6b4e284c3ce0769d38ae875366 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor All joy and smiles as Andover pupils celebrate their GCSE results in style https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26481148.andover-schools-pupils-celebrate-gcse-results-day-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 cfdc77992d183a0465594595f22cd115 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Big smiles as 'extremely proud' Winton pupils celebrate their GCSE results https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26482534.lift-winton-academy-pupils-celebrate-gcse-results-day-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:22:11 +0100 46900f901d6f94babdd3b58174248b11 matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor Rookwood pupils 'over the moon' with fantastic GCSE results https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/26482299.rookwood-school-pupils-celebrate-gcse-results-day-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:43:01 +0100 4d86967f7f687e36aab6bb4adc83cfed matt.rooks-taylor@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Rooks-Taylor