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pupil

[pyoo-puhl] / ˈpyu pəl /


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First-year pupil Olivia loves learning woodwork at Mackie Academy.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

With the number of children coming into the school falling, he is also expecting his budget to drop as funding is per pupil.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

With primary pupil numbers falling, the government has cut its target for recruiting new teachers for the next school year by 23%.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

With pupil numbers declining and budgets tightening, schools may be forced to cut staff.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"I was a bright pupil," Miss Honey said.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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