Schools & Colleges

Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Community Orchard flourishes on Nantwich Riverside

Green-fingered students are helping to expand a community orchard in Nantwich.

The orchard is located on Nantwich Riverside behind Shrewbridge Road, by the side of the path to Queens Drive which crosses over the River Weaver.

March 23, 2016
South Cheshire College earns “good” grading from Ofsted

South Cheshire College earns “good” grading from Ofsted

South Cheshire College has been praised by Ofsted inspectors following its latest inspection.

An inspection team observed classes and college activities, met with students, employers and stakeholders as part of the visit.

March 15, 2016
Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

Nantwich students scoops Crufts honour with Border Collie

A Nantwich student made sure it was a double celebration at this year’s Crufts.

Paige Jepson and her four-legged friend, Poppy, strolled away with a top prize on the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest dog show.

March 14, 2016
Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Talented Brine Leas School students were a stage hit with their latest production of Fame.

The week-long series of shows were staged after six months of rehearsals.

March 11, 2016
F1 racing driver Susie Wolff to guest at Crewe UTC open evening

F1 racing driver Susie Wolff to guest at Crewe UTC open evening

British racing driver Susie Wolff will be visiting Crewe Engineering and Design University Technical College for an open evening.

Wolff is an acclaimed British racing driver and the only female to drive on a Formula One weekend in the last two decades.

March 3, 2016
Nantwich student scoops £1,500 university scholarships

Nantwich student scoops £1,500 university scholarships

A Nantwich student is one of two from South Cheshire College to land university scholarships.

Meg Naylor, former Malbank School pupil, has received £1,500 towards her studies at Staffordshire University.

March 1, 2016
Popular Nantwich headteacher announces retirement after 13 years

Popular Nantwich headteacher announces retirement after 13 years

A primary headteacher who has led her Nantwich school since it opened has announced her retirement.

Mary Hennessy Jones took over at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley when it was built and opened on the Cronkinson development nearly 13 years ago.

February 25, 2016
Reaseheath College’s birthday cake celebration for cub and scout group

Reaseheath College’s birthday cake celebration for cub and scout group

Cub and beaver scouts from the 1st South West Cheshire District celebrated their 100th birthday with a cake made by Nantwich bakery students.

The celebration was doubly special for the Crewe-based group, one of the oldest in the country, as it’s also the centenary of the cub scout movement nationwide.

February 22, 2016
Scarlet fever outbreak in Nantwich primary school

Scarlet fever outbreak in Nantwich primary school

Parents in Nantwich are being warned to look out for signs of Scarlett Fever after an outbreak at a local primary school.

A number of children at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have caught the infectious condition, and the school is now undergoing a “deep clean”.

February 11, 2016
Reaseheath College worker braves big freeze to raise Africa funds

Reaseheath College worker braves big freeze to raise Africa funds

A Reaseheath College worker braved a soaking in freezing temperatures to raise money for a charity in Africa.

Agriculture course manager Mark Walton was pelted with wet sponges and full buckets of water as he sat in stocks at the Nantwich campus.

February 10, 2016
Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors for a major careers convention to help students focus on their futures.

Representatives from commerce, industry and both Further and Higher Education attend the Audlem Road school’s annual Careers Convention.

January 27, 2016
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