Schools & Colleges

Acton pupils celebrate “David Attenborough Day” with nature fun

Acton pupils celebrate “David Attenborough Day” with nature fun

Children at Acton CE Academy in Nantwich enjoyed a day of outdoor learning, environmental activities and creative exploration to celebrate the 100th birthday of broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough.

May 13, 2026
RSPCA equine specialists to speak at education event in Nantwich

RSPCA equine specialists to speak at education event in Nantwich

Three of the RSPCA’s top equine and large animal rescue experts are to speak at the Understand Horses Live 2026 event at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Leading equine welfare, behaviour and large animal rescue specialists for the charity will be sharing their expert knowledge at the annual event in June.

May 7, 2026
Nantwich indoor market

Town council launches Nantwich Market writing competition

Nantwich Town Council has launched a story writing competition and is encouraging primary school children to get involved.

The competition is part of the council’s “Love Your Market” campaign and the National Year of Reading.

May 3, 2026
£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

£2.1 million upgrade secured for Cheshire College – South and West

Cheshire College South & West is to receive part of £307 million set aside to repair and maintain colleges in England.

Young people in Crewe & Nantwich will benefit from a £2.1 million upgrade to their local college which will go towards repairs to leaky roofs, fixing broken windows and updating heating systems.

April 20, 2026
93% of Cheshire East parents offered first preference on Primary School Offer Day

93% of Cheshire East parents offered first preference on Primary School Offer Day

Cheshire East Council has contacted thousands of families on national primary school offer day with almost all receiving their preferred school.

After receiving a total of 3,978 applications this year, 92.6% of Cheshire East residents were offered a place at their first preference primary school.

April 16, 2026
Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

Reaseheath research reveals rise in euthanasia rates for stray dogs

The number of stray dogs being euthanised has tripled in three years, research by Reaseheath College in Nantwich and others has revealed.

The study looked at the number of dogs across the UK and the Republic of Ireland having to be euthanised in dog shelters.

March 27, 2026
Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College launch merger consultation

Two of Cheshire’s biggest further education colleges have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger.

The proposal would bring together Cheshire College – South & West, including its Crewe campus, and Macclesfield College.

March 25, 2026
CEC councillors air fears as schools miss “harm from drugs” lessons

CEC councillors air fears as schools miss “harm from drugs” lessons

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have expressed concern some of the borough’s schools are not taking up a substance misuse education programme with one saying lessons about the harm from drugs are as important as maths.

The adults and health committee was being updated yesterday (Monday) on recent work stemming from the “reducing drug and alcohol harm plan” in Cheshire East.

March 24, 2026
Wybunbury Delves inspection report

Wybunbury Delves primary hails latest Ofsted inspection

Staff and Pupils at Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School are celebrating their latest Ofsted inspection.

The school near Nantwich achieved a “Strong” standard across key areas including early years provision, attendance and behaviour, and personal development and wellbeing.

March 23, 2026
£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

£4,000 scholarship launched by Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Ambitious young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries can apply for a £4,000 travel scholarship designed to fast-track careers and boost the county’s rural economy.

The John Platt Travel Scholarship, created by Reaseheath College and University Centre and the Cheshire Agricultural Society, supports people aged 18 to 35 who work in agriculture or a related land-based industry and want to build their skills through international travel.

March 18, 2026
Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Head of School announced for new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich

Sally Burns has been appointed as the founding Head of School at the new Kingsbourne Academy in Nantwich.

The new primary school is currently being built in Nantwich and is due to open in September 2026.

March 16, 2026
1945 dairy student among thousands at Reaseheath lambing events

1945 dairy student among thousands at Reaseheath lambing events

A former dairy student who studied at Reaseheath College in Nantwich in 1945 made a remarkable return to see the next generation of farmers at its popular lambing weekends.

Doreen Taylor Brown, now living at Newton Court Care Home in Middlewich, was welcomed back to college more than 80 years after her time as a student.

March 11, 2026
Malbank School students enjoy taste of Italy with Rome trip

Malbank School students enjoy taste of Italy with Rome trip

Students from Malbank Sixth Form College in Nantwich have returned from an unforgettable four-day visit to Rome, describing the experience as a “10/10” highlight of their school journey.

The residential for students from Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, forms part of the school’s aim to widen horizons and develop cultural capital.

March 11, 2026