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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 […]
Double win for Perse students at regional LEGO League tournament
Hard work paid off for a group of Perse engineers, who recently picked up an award at a prestigious FIRST® LEGO® League robotics competition. During half term, 15 Perse students travelled to BT Adastral Park to take part in the regional event, hosted by LEGO®. The League is designed to empower young learners in STEM, […]
Highlands conditions prime Perse pupils for Himalayan challenge
With the PES Summit 12 Himalayas expedition on the horizon, 25 Perse pupils made for the heart of the Scottish Highlands during half term break. Situated close to the Cairngorm mountains and easily accessed via the ski road network, the Glenmore Hostel once again served as our winter training base. This year brought exceptional conditions. […]
Perse sports students celebrate successful Lent half term
The Lent Half Term has proven an exciting period across our Sports programme, with pupils from all age groups demonstrating impressive progress, determination and team spirit. Participation across the School has been outstanding: more than 80 pupils have represented The Perse in badminton, over 50 have played competitive basketball, and more than 350 have been […]
Success for Perse girls in the Regional Netball Finals
After earning their places at the Regional Netball Finals through strong performances in the county rounds back in October, our U14, U16 and U19 squads represented the school with pride, determination and impressive skill at Stanborough School. All three teams recorded notable wins, competitive performances and encouraging progress against some of the strongest opposition in […]
Shooting success for Perse girls in team trials
Carla (Year 13) and Laetitia (Year 12), competing as part of the ‘Perse A Team’, recently set the standard at the Prince William of Wales Competition, hosted by the annual British Schools Small-bore Rifle Association (BSSRA). The Perse A Team claimed first place overall in the Ladies Section finals. With an impressive combined score of […]
Title success: Jonny claims first Lexus British Tour victory
Recently, Year 13 student Jonny reached a major milestone in his tennis career: winning the Men’s Tier 2 finals at the Lexus British Tour 2026 in Hull. Competing in the event as the fourth seed, Jonny navigated a challenging draw to win the tournament without dropping a single set. The Lexus British Tour is a […]
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