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pupil

[pyoo-puhl] / ˈpyu pəl /


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The government said it was investing in "a large number of free schools" which are paid for by the Treasury, but are council run, to reduce the distance and cost of pupil travel.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"It's really expensive to get outfits for prom," said Myla, a pupil who helped set up the initiative.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Between 2023 and 2029 primary pupil numbers are expected to fall by 6.8%, with secondary numbers stable, according to the Department for Education.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Blythes' son was a pupil at Barnack Primary School, between Stamford and Peterborough.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“It takes the average pupil four years for a diploma,” Tansy calculated.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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