Schools & Colleges

South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

South Cheshire health chief issues advice amid rise in teenage depression

A South Cheshire health expert has issued advice on how to spot depression in teenagers as thousands return to school and college this week.

Dr Nichola Bishop, of NHS South Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group, spoke out after latest research shows almost one in four young people will experience depression before they are 19.

September 3, 2018
Brine Leas and Malbank students in Nantwich celebrate GCSE results

Brine Leas and Malbank students in Nantwich celebrate GCSE results

Excited students gathered at Malbank and Brine Leas schools in Nantwich today to collect their GCSE results.

And under a new 9 to 1 grading system and more challenging exams, both schools are celebrating excellent results

August 23, 2018
Youngsters bury time capsule at new Nantwich care home

Youngsters bury time capsule at new Nantwich care home

Nantwich school children produced futuristic artwork to bury in a time capsule on the site of a new residential care home.

From cars built like rockets, to drones delivering our shopping, pupils from St Anne’s Catholic Primary School let their imaginations run wild.

August 19, 2018
Nantwich trained veterinary student wins prestigious award

Nantwich trained veterinary student wins prestigious award

A Reaseheath College trained veterinary care assistant has been awarded a prestigious City & Guilds Medal for Excellence.

Katie Ford, 33, now works at the Alsager Vet Centre, part of The Willows Veterinary Group, where she completed her work placement as part of her course.

August 18, 2018
Cheshire College South & West celebrates 99.7% A Level pass rate

Cheshire College South & West celebrates 99.7% A Level pass rate

Staff and students at Cheshire College – South & West have celebrated A Level and AS Level results with an overall pass rate of 99.7% – more than 2% above the national pass rate.

Top results were achieved across a range of subjects, especially in Archaeology, Geology and German with 100% of students achieving A*, A, or B grades.

August 17, 2018
Brine Leas Sixth Form students celebrate “impressive” A Level results

Brine Leas Sixth Form students celebrate “impressive” A Level results

Brine Leas BL6 students in Nantwich have continued to gain very impressive A Level results, the school confirmed today.

The school’s sixth form saw 76% of the cohort gain A* to C grades with 22% of entries at A* or A.

August 16, 2018
Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates top A level results

Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich celebrates top A level results

Staff and students at Malbank Sixth Form in Nantwich are celebrating another strong set of A Level results today (August 16).

Most subjects achieved 100% pass rate, with Maths outstanding as 93% of all entries gained A* – B.

August 16, 2018
Cheshire East primary schools show improvement in SATs results

Cheshire East primary schools show improvement in SATs results

Primary pupils in Crewe and Nantwich have helped Cheshire East achieve improved end of key stage results in 2018.

From the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage through to the end of Key Stage 2, schools across the borough have produced outcomes where 18 out of the 21 national indicators have improved in 2018 compared to last year.

August 3, 2018
Nantwich college serves up scholarships for global farming adventures

Nantwich college serves up scholarships for global farming adventures

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has helped two Cheshire farm workers embark on global adventures after awarding scholarships.

Lizzy Andow and Sam Walton have earned John Platt Travel Scholarships from the college and Cheshire Agricultural Society worth £2,000 to fund international research which will benefit Cheshire’s farming community.

July 31, 2018
Hundreds of South Cheshire youngsters enjoy Primary College event

Hundreds of South Cheshire youngsters enjoy Primary College event

More than 1,300 pupils from 32 Cheshire primary schools enjoyed a fun packed week at the 24th Primary College event at Cheshire College – South & West.

The event is designed to provide Primary School children with a chance to see a range of learning and career opportunities available to them beyond the school curriculum.

July 26, 2018
Reaseheath floristry students add colour to RHS Flower Show at Tatton

Reaseheath floristry students add colour to RHS Flower Show at Tatton

Horticulture and floristry students from Nantwich added a splash of colour to the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

The Reaseheath College students pooled their talents to design “A Path to the Future” – awarded a silver medal in the Back to Back show garden category.

July 24, 2018
One of oldest pre-school groups in Nantwich celebrates anniversary in new base

One of oldest pre-school groups in Nantwich celebrates anniversary in new base

One of the oldest pre-school groups in South Cheshire is celebrating a milestone anniversary at its new base in Nantwich.

Little Crickets, previously known as Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup, has marked a first birthday in its purpose-built base at Highfields Academy on Cumberland Avenue.

July 23, 2018
Nantwich schools raise more than £800 for hospital dementia appeal

Nantwich schools raise more than £800 for hospital dementia appeal

Primary schools across Nantwich have raised more than £800 for a hospital dementia appeal as part of a school project.

Ten primary schools were involved in a Business Enterprise project organised by the Nantwich Education Partnership.

July 18, 2018