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Original concept of memorial garden at Bootham School. Photo from planning documents

York school needs approval for new memorial garden to 'lost' pupils and staff

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

The University of York says hunter-gatherer homes were likely kept well organised

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Stone Age homes more domesticated than once thought, says University of York

Rowan wins relay gold at the Home Countries Champs

Rowan wins relay gold at the Home Countries Champs

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'I keep having to pinch myself!' Rowan, 15, wins double gold for England

The National Youth Orchestra’s ‘Inspire Orchestra’ visited Huntington School as part in the school’s Summer Arts Festival

The National Youth Orchestra’s ‘Inspire Orchestra’ visited Huntington School as part in the school’s Summer Arts Festival

Hundreds of talented musicians converge on York venue

Rillington Primary School has been recognised for its approach to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Rillington Primary School has been recognised for its approach to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Rillington Primary School recognised for its approach to healthy lifestyles

West Heslerton School has been described as a 'warm and welcoming place to learn' by Ofsted inspectors.

West Heslerton School has been described as a 'warm and welcoming place to learn' by Ofsted inspectors.

School described as a 'warm and welcoming place to learn'

Huntington School's Arts Festival 2024

Huntington School's Arts Festival 2024

Tickets sold out in days - hundreds take part in York music and art festival

Rob Rawlinson, head of sport and David Payne, head of English at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate present the final cheque from the fundraiser to Charlotte Bray from Leeds Hospitals Charity

Rob Rawlinson, head of sport and David Payne, head of English at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate present the final cheque from the fundraiser to Charlotte Bray from Leeds Hospitals Charity

'I'm proud of our community' - epic fundraiser inspired by sporting legend

South Bank Multi Academy Trust held their ArtsFest at York Barbican

South Bank Multi Academy Trust held their ArtsFest at York Barbican

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Talented musicians 'play hearts out' in York showcase

George Craske and Isaac Milsted of Millthorpe School head to their prom at York Racecourse by tandem. Photo supplied

George Craske and Isaac Milsted of Millthorpe School head to their prom at York Racecourse by tandem. Photo supplied

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York best mates George and Isaac head to prom - on a bicycle made for two!

St Paul CE School head Christie Clarke, Year 6 pupils Charlie and Abi, with Adam Smith, Vital York’s customer success manager

St Paul CE School head Christie Clarke, Year 6 pupils Charlie and Abi, with Adam Smith, Vital York’s customer success manager

'It’s something the children will always remember' - firm support for city school

York Business School and The Merchant Adventurers’ Innovation Prize

York Business School and The Merchant Adventurers’ Innovation Prize

York Business School and The Merchant Adventurers’ Innovation Prize

Pupils celebrate as Knavesmire Primary School is praised for the quality of its inclusive education. Bottom left, school head Adam Cooper

Pupils celebrate as Knavesmire Primary School is praised for the quality of its inclusive education. Bottom left, school head Adam Cooper

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York primary school praised for 'inclusive' approach to education

The official opening of the first-ever u3a 'festival or learning' in York with, in green, Diana Moran and, next to her, the Lord Mayor of York Cllr Margaret Wells

The official opening of the first-ever u3a 'festival or learning' in York with, in green, Diana Moran and, next to her, the Lord Mayor of York Cllr Margaret Wells

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York becomes 'hotbed of learning' as city stages first-ever u3a national festival

Parents taking their children out of school is a practice that can earn them a fine but should this be the case?

Parents taking their children out of school is a practice that can earn them a fine but should this be the case?

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POLL: Should students be allowed to go on holiday during term time?

French Cafe Day at York High

French Cafe Day at York High

'The children were conversing in French' - city schools go continental

Rowan in the England travelling kit

Rowan in the England travelling kit

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'I’m going to be up against some amazing athletes' - Rowan, 15, represents England

18 July 2024: Quickline and PBS Construction staff spent a day at Escrick Primary School near York demonstrating how a digger and other equipment works. Picture: Sean Spencer/Hull News & Pictures Ltd01482 210267/07976 433960www.hullnews.co.uk

18 July 2024: Quickline and PBS Construction staff spent a day at Escrick Primary School near York demonstrating how a digger and other equipment works. Picture: Sean Spencer/Hull News & Pictures Ltd01482 210267/07976 433960www.hullnews.co.uk

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School near York really digs gigabit broadband and how it is delivered

The students enjoying their Aviva placement

The students enjoying their Aviva placement

York students learn in work placement at major York employer

St Hilda's Primary School, Ampleforth Picture: Google

St Hilda's Primary School, Ampleforth Picture: Google

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NORTH YORKSHIRE: School closure: ‘Parents voted with their feet’

University of York student and LGBTQ+ activist Joel Mordi

University of York student and LGBTQ+ activist Joel Mordi

'Joel’s story is testament to the role education plays in building a better world'

Lord Deramore's Primary School in Heslington received an 'outstanding' rating and a visit from Lord Mayor, Margaret Wells

Lord Deramore's Primary School in Heslington received an 'outstanding' rating and a visit from Lord Mayor, Margaret Wells

York school gets a special visit after 'flawless inspection'

Kade Hearn remembered what was discussed when he found the Zombie knife

Kade Hearn remembered what was discussed when he found the Zombie knife

10-year-old boy finds Zombie knife on way to primary school

Children from York’s St George’s Primary School taking part in a jewellery making project

Children from York’s St George’s Primary School taking part in a jewellery making project

York kids to 'take over' Barbican to showcase their art

Primary school with low pupil numbers to permanently close

Primary school with low pupil numbers to permanently close

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North Yorkshire Primary school with low pupil numbers to permanently close

Jazz riding her horse Fox to prom

Jazz riding her horse Fox to prom

All that Jazz! Schoolgirl arrives at prom in style on her horse Fox - photos

The funding of the roll-out of universal free school meals in York is yet to be detailed, the Liberal Democrat opposition leader has said

The funding of the roll-out of universal free school meals in York is yet to be detailed, the Liberal Democrat opposition leader has said

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Funding of free school meals roll-out in York 'yet to be detailed' says opposition

Planned changes are afoot for children using mobile phones at Fulford School in York

Planned changes are afoot for children using mobile phones at Fulford School in York

Top York school brings in mobile phone rule change

Fat Boy Slim has backed York school pupil Ryan Burnett

Fat Boy Slim has backed York school pupil Ryan Burnett

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York musician backed by Fat Boy Slim gets elite place

Luke Charters with headteacher Matt Smith

Luke Charters with headteacher Matt Smith

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York's newest MP makes first constituency visit

Owen and Jack Bradshaw with the family tractor at York Racecourse for Jack's school prom. Photo supplied

Owen and Jack Bradshaw with the family tractor at York Racecourse for Jack's school prom. Photo supplied

Jack, 16, makes tracks for school prom in tractor driven by big brother Owen!

The report into Ampleforth College found there were safeguarding weaknesses that exposed children to abuse (PA)

The report into Ampleforth College found there were safeguarding weaknesses that exposed children to abuse (PA)

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Safeguarding inquiry found 9 more sexual abuse cases at North Yorkshire school

Year 3 students from Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, Strensall

Year 3 students from Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, Strensall

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WATCH: Adorable York schoolchildren perform special version of Three Lions

Reuben, 10, a pupil at Westfield Primary Community School, in Acomb, York

Reuben, 10, a pupil at Westfield Primary Community School, in Acomb, York

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Free school meals pilot 'improving children's learning' - but roll-out not easy

Pupils at Easingwold Primary School celebrating the inspection result

Pupils at Easingwold Primary School celebrating the inspection result

North Yorkshire primary school 'delighted' with Ofsted success

Stillington Primary School pupils following their ‘good’ Ofsted

Stillington Primary School pupils following their ‘good’ Ofsted

Celebrations as North Yorkshire school turns fortunes around

The students from York High School in Acomb celebrated the end of their GCSE exams with a prom held at Fairfield Manor in Shipton Road

The students from York High School in Acomb celebrated the end of their GCSE exams with a prom held at Fairfield Manor in Shipton Road

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'They looked fantastic, behaved brilliantly and had a great time' - York school prom

York High School head teacher Rod Sims

York High School head teacher Rod Sims

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'It's important the community believes in the school - it's a beacon of positivity'

Sue Hinchcliffe, director of apprenticeships at Ebor Academy Trust, celebrates with apprentices who received their graduation certificates at a special ceremony in Osbaldwick, York

Sue Hinchcliffe, director of apprenticeships at Ebor Academy Trust, celebrates with apprentices who received their graduation certificates at a special ceremony in Osbaldwick, York

'They are making a positive difference to children’s lives' - York trust graduations

Fulford School in York is set to hold a lockdown drill for pupils and staff

Fulford School in York is set to hold a lockdown drill for pupils and staff

'Classroom doors will be locked or barricaded from inside' - top York school in drill

Members of the Palestine encampment raise a flag at Greg's Place, University of York

Members of the Palestine encampment raise a flag at Greg's Place, University of York

Palestine protesters enter talks with university after 50 days

Adult learning classes

Adult learning classes

Adult learners in York face multiple bus rides amid shortage of facilities

Tianyi and Jinyi Zhou, who live in Badger Hill, raised more than £7,500 to tackle educational inequality in the UK after biking from Leeds United’s Elland Road Stadium in Leeds to Harrow School

Tianyi and Jinyi Zhou, who live in Badger Hill, raised more than £7,500 to tackle educational inequality in the UK after biking from Leeds United’s Elland Road Stadium in Leeds to Harrow School

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'Thanks to the generosity of so many people, we smashed it' - York brothers epic ride

The students at Askham Bryan College

The students at Askham Bryan College

York college and nursery combine over horticulture course

Some of the winners at the Selby College Academy Awards

Some of the winners at the Selby College Academy Awards

North Yorkshire students celebrate their very own 'Academy Awards'

Fe Beadnell - Queen Mary's School head from 2025

Fe Beadnell - Queen Mary's School head from 2025

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Meet the new head at a top North Yorkshire school

Over 100 York school pupils attended the STEM event

Over 100 York school pupils attended the STEM event

Over 100 York school pupils take part in science event

The winners from the REACH Awards

The winners from the REACH Awards

Top York students honoured in awards

The Summer Reading Challenge begins on July 13

The Summer Reading Challenge begins on July 13

‘Igniting the imaginations’ of children for ten years – York summer campaign begins

Millthorpe School head, Gemma Greenhalgh, with pupils celebrating their good Ofsted

Millthorpe School head, Gemma Greenhalgh, with pupils celebrating their good Ofsted

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Head steps down at popular York school

Headteacher Jo Evans with children outside the two North Yorkshire primary schools, Luttons and Sherburn, who have joined Ebor Academy Trust

Headteacher Jo Evans with children outside the two North Yorkshire primary schools, Luttons and Sherburn, who have joined Ebor Academy Trust

Two North Yorkshire village schools in North Yorkshire join multi-academy trust

A student practices her skills on a GERI mannequin

A student practices her skills on a GERI mannequin

North Yorkshire college reveals state of the art facilities upgrade

The hustings at Archbishop Holgate's CE School

The hustings at Archbishop Holgate's CE School

General Election 2024

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Hustings event at York school

York College Construction Awards winners

York College Construction Awards winners

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Construction students heralded as "role models" at awards night

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