School News

Remembrance Parade

The strong Writhlington Combined Cadet Force contingent provides our students with a range adventurous and educational activities that excite them. We are really proud of how the cadets face these challenges and it has become part of our school life...

They call this classical

It was a little bit exciting this morning before school. The morning meeting started like many others with teachers meeting in the theatre. This morning, however, instead of the usual notices we were treated to a solo performance by classical...

Vital Art presents an exciting live music opportunity to Writhlington

Last year, thanks to the generosity and support of Lady Evelyn Strasburger, our students were able to experience the thrill and spine-tingle of hearing young professional musicians play live. The students and staff found it uplifting and inspirational to see...

Boys-U13A Rugby Union Vs Somervale (Home)

Won 60-0 Winning 60-0 our Year 8 had a great start to the season against a spirited but inexperienced Somervale side. Writhlington dominated large periods of the game and tries were scored by Brennan, Kayden, Oli, Oscar, Barclay, and George....

Writhlington Students Provide First Aid

As part of their Level 3 BTEC IT course our students undertake a project for local businesses. This ‘hands-on’ experience allows them to develop all the skills they require to deliver a practical business project, from initial concept meetings through...

Climbing their way to success!

A small group of 4 Prince’s Trust students from Writhlington School recently decided to do a sponsored climb to raise money for The Rainbow Trust, a children’s charity that supports families with seriously ill children. This activity was part...

Gold!

We are very proud that our student Rue won two gold medals at English National Swimming Championships this summer, in 100m and 200m Backstroke. Her national rankings mean she has been selected to attend the Swim England Talent National Development...

Writhlington Students celebrate GCSE successes 2019

At Writhlington there has been a pleasing climb in the attainment of pupils, particularly in English and maths. The key measure of a 4+ in both English and Maths is now at close to 70% with 5+ in both English...

Year 7 and 8 MNSP Maths Team Challenge

Last week, twelve year 7 students and four year 8 students travelled to Norton Hill School to take part in the Midsomer Norton Partnership Maths Team Challenge, competing with teams from Norton Hill and Somervale over a series of tough...

Boxing Fitness comes to Writhlington

The Head Coach from Norton Radstock Boxing Club recently visited Writhlington School. He provided a Boxing Fitness Training session to a mixed group of nine students from Years 7 to 10. The hour’s intensive coaching introduced students to a variety...

MedSoc investigates pellets

Huge thanks must go to our resident falconer, Julian Frost of ABee Pest Control, who came to MedSoc to show the students his Simien Hawk, Harris Hawk and Eagle Owl. The students were fascinated to learn about the different ways...

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