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Easter 2012 children's activities in Melton Mowbray

By melton_mark at 16:23 on 31/03/12

The Easter school holidays have begun, and if you're wondering how to keep the children entertained for the next two weeks, then there's lots going on in Melton Mowbray. Melton Library is running a special 'Socks' event on Wednesday 4 April from 2.00 to 4.00pm when you will have the chance to meet Elizabeth Lindsay, author of 'Socks' - the hilarious follow-up to 'Pants'. Pre-booking is essential on 0116 305 3646 or by emailing...
Take a Virtual Tour of Long Field School!

By Long Field School at 20:28 on 06/10/11

Long Field School recently celebrated its final phase of building work with the opening of the Social Sciences building in September. To mark the completion of the school, London based company Spherical Images visited Long Field to film a Virtual Tour. The Virtual Tour includes a 360 degree view of 9 areas of the school and a stunning aerial shot of the buildings and surrounding areas. The aerial shot was taken with a state of the art...
Vote for Sarah Boyce to be the next Young Mayor of Melton Mowbray

By Sarah_Boyce at 12:36 on 30/09/11

Hello! My name is Sarah Boyce and I am a 16 year old girl who is currently attending mv16. I am running for the young mayor and would really appreciate your support... If you vote for me I will try to reduce the price of public transport for young adults ( between 16-19 as after you turn 16 the prices increase). Furthermore I would like to organise a help point for young people which would include advice on GCSE's, A-levels, personal...
Long Field; A Cognitive School Now Complete

By Long Field School at 21:05 on 16/09/11

New school year, new year 7 starters and new building! Long Field School has just opened its latest new and exciting development. The Social Sciences building has been completed ready for the new academic year and Year 7 students are settling in to the new learning spaces in the building well. The building is a state of the art construction housing five classrooms, one multi-functional laboratory and a group teaching space/mini...
Download the Long Field School prospectus

By Long Field School at 13:47 on 05/09/11

Long Field School has recently completed the final part of building work with the opening of the new Social Sciences building. The new build, which completes the £8million redevelopment of the school, will be a base for Year 7 students who have recently made the transition into secondary education. The school has also recently celebrated the first set of GCSE results since converting to an 11-16 school, with 76% of students...

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Excellent GCSE results for Long Field

By stiltoncheese

Congratulations to all the students and best wishes for your future studies. Well done to all the...

By Long Field School at 15:35 on 26/08/11

Long Field School is extremely proud of the results achieved by students in its first full year of GCSE study. 76% of all students achieved 5 A*-C grades with 68% obtaining a A*-C in English and 67% A*-C in Maths; 54% achieving both . Staff and students have worked tirelessly through reorganisation and believe these first results will provide a solid foundation for even greater success in the future. Notable...
Long Field Receives Kind Donation From The Grange Garden Centre

By stiltoncheese

Well done to The Grange. Great to see local businesses supporting our schools.

By Long Field School at 12:12 on 24/06/11

Long Field School have welcomed a kind donation of bedding plants worth £150 from The Grange Garden Centre in Melton. John Houghton, owner of The Grange has previously made similar donations to schools in the local area and is a great believer in contributing to the community. Karen Tidd, a member of the Student Services support staff planted the bedding plants during half term following the donation. ...
St Mary's Primary School performs Joseph musical at Melton Theatre

By mazzagonzo

I saw the performance and thought it was great!! I felt such a proud parent. Well Done to all of...

By melton_mark at 22:08 on 17/02/11

Pupils from St Mary's Primary School in Melton Mowbray took to the stage of Melton Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evening this week, to perform the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The production, which included all Key Stage 2 children, had taken many weeks to rehearse, and included numerous staff behind the scenes. Their hard work was rewarded, as hundreds of family and friends were wowed with a polished...
Long Field and John Ferneley both 'good' say OFSTED

By RDuberley

I fail to understand how OFSTED can say that a school that is patently too small (not fit for...

By melton_mark at 23:03 on 21/01/11

John Ferneley College and Long Field School have both been rated 'good' following OFSTED inspections. These inspections are the first since the reorganisation of secondary education in Melton Mowbray, which concludes with the closure of King Edward 7th School in the summer. John Ferneley, which moved into its new purpose built premises last year, is now officially rated as 'good with outstanding features' - up from 'good' on its...