Schools & Colleges

Reaseheath College in Nantwich joins together for UNITY Festival 2025

Reaseheath College in Nantwich joins together for UNITY Festival 2025

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich brought its PRIDE values to life through an inaugural UNITY Festival.

It was a week-long celebration encouraging the campus to pause, take stock and recognise what makes its community strong.

November 27, 2025
Nantwich care home residents welcome pupils in reading project

Nantwich care home residents welcome pupils in reading project

Residents at a care village in Nantwich have teamed up with primary school pupils for a special reading project.

Youngsters have been visiting Richmond Villages Nantwich as part of the ‘Reading for the Planet’ initiative.

November 18, 2025
Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

Reaseheath celebrates 2025 graduates and Dean’s Award winners

More than 160 graduates from Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich celebrated their academic achievements at a memorable ceremony.

The event was held in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral and brought together students, staff, families, and guests of the University of Chester.

November 18, 2025
MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

MP backs Nantwich parent amid concerns over secondary school places

Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has thrown his support behind a Nantwich dad who highlighted the growing fears over secondary school capacity in the town.

We revealed how dad Sol Flamberg was unable to get his daughter into Brine Leas despite his sone getting a place and living just 150 yards from the school.

November 11, 2025
Brine Leas in Nantwich

Dad’s plea over secondary school places as Nantwich population grows

A Nantwich dad is campaigning for increased secondary school capacity in the town after his daughter was declined a place at Brine Leas – just 150 yards from where they live.

Sol Flamberg says his daughter now has to make a 23-mile round trip every day to Sandbach High School – despite her brother being accepted into Brine Leas.

November 7, 2025
Cheshire schools to lock away phones under Police Commissioner plan

Cheshire schools to lock away phones under Police Commissioner plan

Pupils’ mobile phones will be locked away during school day in every state high school in Cheshire under a new plan by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price.

Mr Price wants Cheshire to be the first county in the UK where ALL state high schools have lockable phone pouches.

November 7, 2025
Families put mark on Nantwich’s new primary school

Families put mark on Nantwich’s new primary school

Families turned out in force to a special event marking a milestone in the development of a new school in Nantwich.

Parents, grandparents and toddlers were invited to put their mark – quite literally – on the Kingsbourne Academy as construction continues ahead of its scheduled opening next September.

October 23, 2025
Calveley Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag award

Calveley Primary awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag award

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich has been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2025 by Keep Britain Tidy.

The award is in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.

October 21, 2025
MP hails “pioneering” Acton CE Academy near Nantwich

MP hails “pioneering” Acton CE Academy near Nantwich

Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth praised Acton CE Academy’s pioneering approach to education during a visit to the school near Nantwich.

Four Year 6 pupils guided Ms Brandreth around the school, impressing her with their knowledge, enthusiasm and confidence as ambassadors.

October 9, 2025
Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

Nantwich nursery submits plans to expand to offer more childcare

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Nantwich nursery is looking to expand so it can provide extra places following the government’s increase in funding for childcare.

Sunflowers at St Anne’s Day Nursery on Wellington Road, overseen by the governing body of St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, has applied for permission for a modular building to provide extra capacity.

September 25, 2025
Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College Students’ Union in Nantwich has chosen David Lewis as its Raising and Giving (RAG) Charity of the Year.

The charity has been transforming lives for more than 120 years.

September 23, 2025
Councillors approve plan for new school sponsor in Basford East

Councillors approve plan for new school sponsor in Basford East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have given the go-ahead for officers to find sponsors for a new primary school which should be up and running by September 2028.

The free school proposed for Basford East on the outskirts of Crewe was originally due to have opened this month.

September 16, 2025
Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Level 3 vocational, technical, and T Level students.

The college registered an impressive 8% increase in high grades and overall pass rates hit a new high of 96%.

August 22, 2025