Pangbourne College on building resilience through failure
23rd September 2026
The Head of Pangbourne College Oliver Knight on why we need to let young people take ownership of mistakes, and even to fail, so that they develop resilience
Opinion,Senior,Opinion,Prep,Opinion,Opinion,Sixth Form
Pangbourne College on managing failure and success
1st July 2025
The Head of Pangbourne College Oliver Knight on why exposing children to failure and setbacks is a way to build self-confidence and agency
Opinion,International,Opinion,Senior,Sixth Form
Pangbourne College on the value of academic adventures
2nd April 2025
Oliver Knight, Head of Pangbourne College, on the importance of both academic rigour and opportunities for adventure and exploration
Bringing science and engineering to life
13th May 2024
How do schools deliver science and engineering subjects in a way that moves them beyond dry theory and into real life? Absolutely Education investigates how clever educators build both broader understanding and…
Insight,Prep,International,Insight,Insight,Senior
Day in the life: Joint Chief Cadet Captains of Pangbourne College
3rd April 2024
Jemimah and Will, joint Chief Cadet Captains of College at Berkshire's Pangbourne College, share a day in their busy lives
News,Senior,News,International
Pangbourne College appoints new Head
26th January 2024
Pangbourne College in Berkshire will have a new Head from September 2024, when Oliver Knight takes the lead
Pangbourne College on nurturing talent
2nd October 2023
The Head of Scholars at NACE-accredited Pangbourne College discusses the value of challenging all pupils to aim higher and aspire for more
Pangbourne College on choosing independent at 11+
23rd January 2023
The Deputy Head of Pangbourne College considers why so many parents opt for an independent school for their child's senior years
Pangbourne College on assessing a school’s wellbeing markers
25th July 2022
Caroline Bond of Pangbourne College outlines the key markers of a school that prioritises children's mental health and wellbeing
