reform school

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The actor stars alongside Tracey Ullman and Emily Watson in a film that follows the weary employees and difficult students of an English reform school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Among them is Steve, the headteacher of a reform school in 1996, battling the emotions and behaviour of the teenage boys living there as well as his own personal demons.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Set in the 1960s, “Nickel Boys” is based on the real-life events of Dozier School, a Florida reform school called Nickel Academy in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

Keep in mind I had worked in a reform school for girls!

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2024

“He’s referred to me from the relief. He’s been in a reform school and I’m giving him a chance. . . .”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright