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OP Sports Festival brings Old Perseans back to The Perse
The annual OP Sports Festival brought Old Perseans back to The Perse for a day of sport, competition and catching up. It was fantastic to welcome alumni back to the School, with the day filled with plenty of energy, friendly competition and lots of laughter. Old friendships were renewed, new memories were made and the […]
The Perse to host Inaugural 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The Perse is launching a brand-new 3×3 basketball tournament, believed to be the first of its kind in the local area, and is inviting schools across the region to take part. Organised in partnership with Perse Sport, the tournament aims to bring together up to 10 schools in a fast-paced, accessible format that reflects the […]
Year 6 delights audiences with magical Shrek Jr. performances
Year 6 students took to the stage in spectacular fashion last week, delivering six outstanding performances of Shrek Jr that delighted audiences and brought plenty of laughter, energy and heart to The Prep. From the swamp to the castle, students threw themselves into every scene, delivering a lively and entertaining production packed with humour, energy […]
Perse hockey team crowned Regional Champions
The Perse boys’ U12A hockey team have returned home as Regional Champions after an impressive performance at the Regional Hockey Tournament. The boys got off to a flying start in the group stage, playing five matches against Stamford, Culford, Bishops Stortford College, Norwich and New Hall. They came through all five unbeaten, scoring 14 goals […]
Inspectors praise Perse education
The latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection report confirms that The Perse meets all regulatory Standards and highlights many areas of strong practice across School life. The report commends the quality of our curriculum, the achievements of our pupils, and the inclusive, respectful culture that defines our community. Inspectors were particularly impressed by the […]
Perse U15 Rugby boys reach National Bowl semi-final
The Under 15A rugby team have had a campaign to remember this season, navigating their way to the National Bowl semi-final through a series of matches that tested everything from their fitness to their nerve. The team started with a gritty win over The Leys followed by a convincing 50–0 away victory at Welland Park […]
Year 12 students ponder Othello production in new podcast
Earlier this term, 24 of our Year 12 English students travelled into London to experience Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Students created a podcast to discuss their views, after feeling surprised by some of the choices the production made with the classic text. The trip was organised by Head of English, Sarah Church, whose […]
Perse students win National Space Design competition
Thirteen students from The Perse, spanning Years 10 to 13, have emerged as winners of the National Final of the UK Space Design Competition. Having already proved themselves at their regional heat, the students joined the national final as part of a company of around 60 students, called ‘Sapien‘. The challenge was to design a […]
Perse pupil earns England U16 Hockey call-up
A Year 11 Perse student has been selected for the England U16 Girls Hockey squad, marking the culmination of years of dedication and hard work through the sport’s Talent Pathway. Daisy, who plays centre back for our U16 Hockey Girls 1st team, received the call-up after being spotted by a scout during the regional Talent […]
Pupil reviving an extinct language inspires Perse peers
A special moment in this year’s 42 Society series: Year 10 student Umar took to the stage to open the lecture programme, stepping into a role traditionally held by former students and guest speakers. The 42 Society hosts a series of lunchtime talks from external speakers, often Old Perseans, spanning academia, journalism, the arts and […]
The Perse’s Big Sing returns with ‘Seasons and Charms’
Last week, Year 7 and Year 8 Voices joined forces with Prep school and primary school pupils from around Cambridgeshire in The Big Sing 2026, featuring Jonathan Dove’s song cycle Seasons and Charms. The event marks The Perse School’s fourth Big Sing, and after the success of previous years’ performances of Orff’s Carmina Burana, Bob […]
Perse U14 hockey girls reach National Semi-Finals in stunning cup run
Our U14 hockey girls have capped an impressive season by reaching the semi-final of the England Hockey Tier 1 Cup competition, finishing among the top four schools in the country after a thrilling 2-1 contest against Repton School yesterday. The cup run, which began back in October last year, saw the girls deliver a string […]
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