School News

Writhlington Newsletter Term 2

We are pleased to bring you the second edition of our school newsletter. Click here to view Writhlington School Newsletter: Term 2...

Writhlington and Mendip Studio School students receive top award from Britain in Bloom

The Writhlington Schools’ Orchid Project is now in its 30th Year and a new generation of students from the two schools were on hand for the award of “Outstanding” from Britain in Bloom, delivered by Pam Young and Sean Fletcher,...

New Writhlington School Newsletter

We are delighted to bring you the first edition of our new school newsletter: a retrospective look at the successes, achievements and experiences of the school community throughout the term. Click here to view Writhlington School Newsletter: Term 1 New...

Our Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano

Writhlington School has acquired a new piano, and not just any piano. Our new piano is a Shigeru Kawai Grand Piano, a hand built piano that is designed to be one of the most elegant and eloquent pianos in the...

Virtual Open Event Now Live

You are able to visit Writhlington School virtually this year by browsing our Virtual Open Event website. The site showcases the excellent opportunities at available at Writhlington while giving a comprehensive insight into all aspects of school life. You can...

Writhlington Students Celebrate Outstanding Results

Writhlington School is delighted to report some outstanding achievements by its students in their GCSEs, A levels and other qualifications this summer. Please view the 2021 exam press releases below for a more detailed account of the accomplishments earned. GCSE...

Students Present to Britain in Bloom Judges

The Writhlington Greenhouses have been a hive of activity preparing for Wednesday’s visit by the Britain in Bloom Judging Team. Year 7 and Year 8 students have been working with the rest of the Radstock in Bloom Committee this year and...

Junior Librarians Appointed

The Accelerated Reader Programme for Year 7 and Year 8 has been a great success which means Writhlington School have had to create Junior Librarian Posts for Year 7 and Year 8 students, and they have been a great help...

New Headteacher & Ofsted update

Earlier this term Keith Howard started as the new Headteacher at Writhlington School. Keith has worked in schools within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership for 16 years, spending 11 years at Somervale School, one of the founding partners of the...

Orchids Growing in Writhlington School's Car Park

The students of Writhlington School and Mendip Studio school are famous for exploring the remote tropical forests of the world in search of orchids but such trips are on hold during the pandemic. Fortunately, students at the schools have found wild...

Writhlington Orchid Project Remembers Prince Philip

This week students from the Writhlington School’s Orchid Project are remembering the support given to the project by Prince Philip. The Prince was introduced to Writhlington students at a Royal Horticultural Society event in London in 2004 (photo attached). Prince Philip...

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