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Young violinist crowned Perse Musician of the Year title
Talented violinist Ellie (Year 7) has been crowned Perse Musician of the Year 2026 after delivering an outstanding performance in the elite grand final of the school’s annual competition. The competition saw pupils compete across a series of instrumental and vocal finals before the top performers progressed to the prestigious grand final. This year’s finals […]
Perse engineers earn coveted Arkwright Scholarships
Nine Perse Year 11 students have been awarded Arkwright Scholarships in 2026, continuing The Perse School’s proud tradition of nurturing the next generation of engineering talent. Arkwright Engineering Scholarships, awarded by The Smallpeice Trust, are among the most competitive engineering scholarships available to students in the UK, and aimed at identifying and supporting the most […]
Reaching New Heights at the UKROC Regional Finals in Essex
Three student teams, kindly supported by PitPat, took on the challenge of the UKROC Regional Finals on Tuesday at Stow Maries Aerodrome in Essex, showcasing months of engineering, teamwork and preparation in one of the UK’s leading model rocket competitions. The United Kingdom Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) brings student teams from across the country to design, […]
Perse Engineering Club secures best-ever finish in Greenpower race series
The Perse Engineering Club travelled to Lotus Hethel last week to compete in the Greenpower race series, an exciting national motorsport competition focused on engineering and sustainability. The team achieved their best finish yet, completing 10 laps in the one-hour endurance challenge. Greenpower Education Trust is a UK-based charity that encourages young people to explore […]
Perse pupils reach global finals at Wharton Investment Competition
A team of Sixth Form pupils from The Perse School recently travelled to Philadelphia to compete in the finals of the Wharton High School Investment Competition. Representing the school as Perse Capital Group, the pupils competed against top young investors from across the world, gaining valuable experience in finance, investing, teamwork and public speaking on […]
Perse student awarded prestigious WashU scholarship
We are delighted to share that Perse student Anna Julia has been selected for the Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University in St. Louis, receiving a prestigious full-ride merit award for academics and leadership. Choosing a university is rarely simple, and Anna Julia was fortunate to receive offers from a number of strong universities. A […]
The Perse hosts inaugural regional 3×3 basketball tournament
The first event of its kind in the local area brought together 14 teams from six schools in a day of fast-paced basketball and outstanding sportsmanship. The Perse’s inaugural 3×3 basketball tournament has been hailed a success after a thrilling day of competition that saw 14 teams from six schools compete in the Old Sports […]
PES Pathfinders brings outdoor education to the Pelican
This term marks the launch of PES Pathfinders, a brand-new outdoor education programme for our Year 1 and Year 2 children, and it has made for a brilliant start to the summer term. PES Pathfinders sits within the wider Perse Exploration Society (PES) provision already enjoyed by children at the Prep and Upper School, joining […]
Perse and SST students tackle EdTech challenge
Article written by Paul Baker, Head of Computing and Digital Strategy at The Perse Perse Year 9 and School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST) Year 10 students took part this week in an exciting cross-cultural entrepreneurial challenge. Working in five mixed teams, each consisting of three Perse students and two SST students, they tackled […]
Young OPs return to The Perse for an evening of reconnection
It was wonderful to welcome back Young Old Perseans from the Classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 for an evening of conversation, reflection and reconnection. Former pupils had the opportunity to catch up with old friends and teachers, share memories of their time at The Perse and hear how the School has continued to develop […]
Perse staff take on the London Marathon
Four members of Perse staff will be lacing up their running shoes for the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April. Each is tackling the 26.2-mile challenge to raise money for a charity that matters to them deeply. With over a million people applying for a place in this year’s ballot, our staff will […]
PES Ascent Group pupils head to Norfolk for Easter Camp
More than 150 pupils, staff, and volunteers travelled to Norfolk at the start of the Easter holidays for the Granta Troop’s annual PES Ascent Group Easter Camp. Year 8 pupils were guided throughout by experienced Year 10 “Bears”, with patrol groups taking on real responsibility from the outset, building patrol sites and preparing meals for […]
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