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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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