Schools & Colleges

Brine Leas head hails “strong partnership” amid latest performance tables

Brine Leas head hails “strong partnership” amid latest performance tables

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich has hailed a “really strong partnership” amid latest performance tables published by the Government.

Andrew Cliffe said staff, students and families working together has helped to achieve strong results for the Audlem Road school.

January 25, 2016
Reaseheath College could “combine” with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College could “combine” with North Shropshire College

Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College could soon be combining resources and expertise, it has emerged.

An agreement could see them working in “close collaboration” as both are specialist land-based institutions.

January 21, 2016
South Cheshire College student chops off locks for Macmillan Cancer

South Cheshire College student chops off locks for Macmillan Cancer

South Cheshire College student Chelsea Palfreyman has had her locks chopped for charity.

The Health and Social Care student took part in ‘Brave The Shave’ and has raised over £450 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

January 5, 2016
Malbank pupil wins Nantwich Mayor Christmas card competition

Malbank pupil wins Nantwich Mayor Christmas card competition

An artistic pupil from Malbank School has won the Nantwich Mayor’s annual Christmas card competition.

Emily Roberts themed her card on the Nantwich Aqueduct in her festive design.

December 21, 2015
Nantwich students raise money for World Aids Day

Nantwich students raise money for World Aids Day

Caring students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich joined together to mark World Aids Day.

They formed a giant human ribbon on the campus’ front lawn.

December 19, 2015
Malbank School in Nantwich earns “good” grade in Ofsted inspection

Malbank School in Nantwich earns “good” grade in Ofsted inspection

Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich has been rated as “good” in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The report praises the Welsh Row school on a range of areas after a three-day visit last month.

December 17, 2015
Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Nantwich pupils given 100 free tickets for Santa’s Rusty Robot

Youngsters from Nantwich Primary Academy enjoyed a free visit to watch Santa’s Rusty Robot at the town’s Civic Hall.

Up to 100 Key Stage 1 children at the former Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, received the tickets as a donation from local town councillor Penny Butterill.

December 14, 2015
World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

World dressage dynasty perform at Nantwich equine event

Riding and training enthusiasts watched the world’s most prolific dressage dynasty in action in Nantwich.

The Eilberg family gave a masterclass at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre off the A51.

December 14, 2015
Brine Leas tutor’s Channel 4 appearance is icing on the cake

Brine Leas tutor’s Channel 4 appearance is icing on the cake

A Nantwich tutor has been singled out for praise by TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp for her cake-making skills.

Ann Turnbull reached the finals of a Channel 4 competition to find the UK’s best Gingerbread House Designer.

December 8, 2015
Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features’ by Ofsted

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been rated good with outstanding features in its latest Ofsted inspection.

The results of an inspection in November shows its exceptional features include a high number of Further Education students achieving success and progressing into employment.

December 7, 2015
Brine Leas pupils talk their way to final of UK debating competition

Brine Leas pupils talk their way to final of UK debating competition

Bright sparks from Brine Leas School in Nantwich have talked their way to success – in one of the UK’s toughest debating competitions.

Four teams of students from Cheshire schools competed at Loreto College for a place in the regional final.

December 2, 2015
Brave Nantwich girl’s 10 wishes helps her fight killer lung disease

Brave Nantwich girl’s 10 wishes helps her fight killer lung disease

Friends of courageous Nantwich girl Elle Morris are hoping to grant her 10 birthday wishes as she fights a life-threatening condition.

Elle, aged nine, suffers from cystic fibrosis and needs a double lung transplant to survive.

November 25, 2015
Brine Leas pupils tell story of visit to World War One Battlefields

Brine Leas pupils tell story of visit to World War One Battlefields

Two Brine Leas School pupils in Nantwich embarked on a moving visit with their teacher to the World War One Battlefields as part of a Government scheme.

Here, George Clark and Elizabeth Smith write about their experience.

November 25, 2015