<![CDATA[Prince Henry’s Grammar School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D20%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:14:06 GMT Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:14:06 GMT <![CDATA[ Prince Henry's awarded prestigious ArtForms Music Champion Status ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=89 Prince Henry's has been officially named an ArtForms Music Champion School 2026, recognising its outstanding commitment to music education and nurturing student creativity across the school community.

]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:47:37 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Students engage in BIMA Digital Day ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=88 Year 9 students stepped into the shoes of digital creatives as the school hosted BIMA Digital Day,to solve a live challenge for Vue Cinema.

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:45:52 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Lighting Up Post-16 Pathways: Over 250 Families Skip the Fireworks for Prince Henry’s Sixth Form Open Evening ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=87 While the skies above Otley were lit with pyrotechnics, the real energy was inside the packed school corridors.

]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2026 14:43:28 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Prince Henry’s Grammar School Celebrates Student Creativity at GCSE Art Exhibition Evening ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=86 The Lower Hall at Prince Henry’s Grammar School was transformed into a vibrant gallery on Tuesday, 3rd November, as the school community gathered to celebrate the exceptional talent of its GCSE Art & Design students.

]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2026 09:26:54 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Drama Students Triumph in Heartwarming Production of Common Room ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=85 Audiences were treated to an unforgettable evening of theatre recently as GCSE and A Level Drama students took to the stage for their highly anticipated production of Common Room.

]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2026 10:54:06 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Future Pathways: School Careers Fair Draws Record Crowds ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=84 The school’s biennial Careers Fair achieved massive success on Thursday 15th October, drawing over 900 students and parents to network with over 34 leading organisations.

]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:56:23 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Year 9 students master Life-Saving CPR in "Restart a Heart" Event ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=83 Over 250 Year 9 students have been officially equipped with the skills to save a life, following a comprehensive CPR training event held at the school on 16th October 2026.

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:33:12 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening on 5 November 2026 ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=81 Prince Henry’s Grammar School is preparing to showcase its outstanding post-16 provision at its annual Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 5 November 2026.

]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:58:15 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Corridors Buzz as Over 1,000 Visitors Attend Spectacular Open Evening ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=80 Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:45:21 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ We are Yorkshire Secondary School of the Year ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=74 We are celebrating after being named as Secondary School of the Year in the My Local Awards.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 17:01:34 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ New Sponsor fills the Gap ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=70 The First XV at Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley are celebrating this week, as not only are they through to the Yorkshire Cup Final, they have also secured a sponsor for their new kit – Waingap Construction.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:13:46 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ Four Teams make Yorkshire Cup Final! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=69 It is going to be an exciting weekend for the boys' rugby teams at Prince Henry's, as four teams have made the finals of the Rugby Union Yorkshire Cup.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 10:10:04 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ U12s in Yorkshire Cup Final ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=67 The U12 Boys’ Rugby Team are celebrating after they booked their place in the Yorkshire Cup Final with a 45-15 win over Rastrick School.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:45:06 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Grease was the Word! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=66 This year’s school production Grease, played to more than 1200 people, with 4 evening shows and the Year 6 primary school transition matinee. Every aspect of the production had students involved – from the talented cast and show band, to those working backstage, designing and operating the lighting and helping with sound, make up and costumes.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:27:52 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form lead the way in Cambridge Chemistry Race ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=65 A team of Sixth Formers from Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley is celebrating after they finished as the top non-selective state school in the prestigious Cambridge Chemistry Race, placing 16th out of 60 schools competing at Cambridge from across the country.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:19:05 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Vote for us for Secondary School of the Year (Yorkshire) ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=62 We have been nominated as Secondary School of the Year in the My Local Yorkshire Awards.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:24:25 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Students Rise to Panathlon Challenge ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=61 Our Sports Leaders ran a great Panathlon event for SEND students from Prince Henry's, Benton Park, Guiseley, Horsforth and Ralph Thoresby schools as part of a Leeds School Sport challenge.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 08:59:56 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Debate Team Through to Regional Final ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=60 Our Sixth Form Debate Team are performing extremely well at the English Speaking Union's Mace Debating Competition, storming through to the Regional iInals.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:49:51 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ U16 Netballers are through to the final 8 in Nationals! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=58 Last week, the U16 Netball Squad travelled to Sunderland to play Whitburn CofE Academy in Round 3 of the Sisters in Sport National Netball Plate.  PHGS won 41-33.

"We are now through to the 4th round/final 8 schools. There was amazing team work from the girls!" said Mrs Cooke.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:59:07 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ U16 Rugby vs U17 Rugby - who won? ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=57 It was the clash of the ages as the U16 Boys' Rugby Team took on the U17 Boys' Rugby Team in difficult weather conditions! It was a very spirited match, with end to end play throughout.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:51:29 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Year 12 visit Rudding Park ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=56 Year 12 & 13 Food Science and Nutrition students visited Rudding Park, to learn how an operation of that size is run.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:48:13 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Year 8 take on the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=55 Our Year 7 and 8 Netballers and Rugby Teams had a great weekend in Newcastle, playing against some tough opposition. We are so proud of how they dug in and played.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:41:53 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Leeds Active Travel High School of the Year! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=49 For the third year running, we have been named as Leeds Secondary School of the Year in the Modeshift Stars School Active Travel Awards. 

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:56:03 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Kate White MP Visits Prince Henry’s ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=39 Local MP Katie White visited Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley for a working lunch with the Head Students, Eco-mittee and Headteacher Sally Bishop. While she was visiting she also had time for a short tour of the school.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 14:02:49 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ LES MISERABLES IS ‘AMAZING’ ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=38 Fri, 23 May 2025 13:07:41 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Celebration of Students is a Great Success ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=34 Students from across the years at Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley were rewarded for their achievements in all areas at the annual Prince Henry's Celebration Evening at Otley Methodist Church. Over 500 students, invited guests, proud parents and carers and staff enjoyed the experience, as Guest Speaker and ex-student, Heather Thomas, the first female skipper of an all-female crew to win a round the world yacht race, handed out awards.

]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:33:05 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ WE ARE OUTSTANDING! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=33 Prince Henry’s Grammar School, one of the founding partners of the Collaborative Learning Trust, is outstanding in all areas!  Following the recent Ofsted visit at the start of November, we are delighted to share with you the published report which celebrates the achievements of students and staff and is very well-deserved.  We could not be more proud of the whole school community who impressed the inspectors consistently over the 2 day visit.We received five ‘Outstanding’ judgements from Inspectors, including for the Sixth Form provision.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:34:38 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Weekend Workshops - 26th October ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=27 Join us for a day of fun workshops at the start of October Half Term, as part of our Community Education programme. We are offering full day and half day workshops in a variety of activities on Saturday 26th October between 10am and 4pm – exact times vary, depending on the workshop.

]]> Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:05:10 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ 100s flock to Open Evening ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=26 Our recent Open Evening at  was a great success, with over 800 children, parents and carers flocking to find out more about joining the school next year in Year 7.

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 11:55:21 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ GCSE Results showcase hard work! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=25 We are all incredibly proud of our Year 11 students at Prince Henry’s, who, with the support of their teachers, have achieved an excellent set of GCSE results.  They have shown remarkable perseverance since their education was first interrupted by the pandemic early in their secondary education in Year 7, to be rewarded with some extremely strong outcomes, particularly at the higher end.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:28:44 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 7 November, 6.30-8.45pm ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=24 Come and find out more about our popular and high-achieving Sixth Form at this year's Open Evening. The event takes place from 6.30pm until 8.45pm on Thursday 7 November 2024.

]]> Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:02:28 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Students achieve amazing results ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=23 "Once again we are all incredibly proud of our sixth form students who celebrate the culmination of their hard work today in receiving their well-earned exam results.  A huge congratulations and well done goes to all of our students – you have flourished at Prince Henry’s, and we hope you can now enjoy your achievements and look forward to what the future may hold. The vast majority of students have succeeded in securing a place at their first choice university, apprenticeship or workplace. We wish all of them the very best for their next steps whatever their destination.”

Sally Bishop, Headteacher, Prince Henry’s Grammar School

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:49:33 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ ESEP Student wins Olympic Bronze! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=22 Team GB Gymnast Harry Hepworth, who left Prince Henry's in 2022, delivered an amazing performance to win the first ever men's vault medal at the Paris Olympics.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:47:13 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ School Open Evening - 7th October 2024 ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=20 Is your child in Year 6 in September 2024? Are you choosing their High School? Join us on Monday 7th October 2024 from 6pm until 8.30pm for our annual Open Evening. There is no need to book and you can see the full programme on the attachment below.

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 11:52:32 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Year 10 Timanyane Volunteering ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=19 Year 10 students spent their Timanyane (Global Citizenship) Day working with organisations in Otley. The day saw students working on community projects with Leeds City Council Park Rangers, Otley Parish Church, the Bridge Church, at Spring Gardens Care Home, with the Friends of Weston Woods and the Talking Newspaper and in Otley primary schools.

]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 13:46:22 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Students win through to world final! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=18 Students in Year 10 are celebrating after they became the leading grand prix team in England, winning themselves the chance to travel to Los Angeles for the World Final of the H2 Grand Prix Pro Series.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:34:27 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Fairtrade Community ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=17 Our student Fairtrade Group took over the Buttercross stall in Otley, to promote Fairtrade products to local people. Prior to the event, the students had a fierce Bake Off competition, which was won by Hattie Michael in Year 10. They cooked cakes, biscuits, buns and more with Fairtrade ingredients.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:34:15 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Danny Care opens Community 3G Pitch ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=6 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:42:07 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Sporting Successes! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=5 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:40:41 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ STUDENTS ARE TOP TEAM! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=7 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:42:47 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Tours Afternoon - 17th January 2024 ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=8 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:43:44 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Food Bank Appeal is a great success! ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=10 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:45:50 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ STUDENTS CELEBRATED AT ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=9 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:44:36 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING - THURSDAY 9TH NOV 2023 6.30-8.30PM ]]> https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=12 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:47:10 GMT https://www.princehenrys.co.uk/news/?pid=20&nid=2&storyid=12