pupil

Example Sentences

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One of the schools which Leng and Hodgson work with is York High, which has a pupil population that is among the city's most deprived.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

One pupil claimed that, of 180 girls in her year group, she was aware of only three who had been booted off platforms.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Mia, a year 11 pupil, said it would "help lessen the stress and stop the burden of paying £300 for a dress".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

A pledge to provide free school breakfasts and meals to every primary school pupil in Scotland is now limited to P1-P5 - with a targeted offering for older pupils based on need.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Merlyn put down his knitting and looked at his pupil over the top of his spectacles.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White