Schools & Colleges

Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Nantwich primary pupils taste college life at Reaseheath day

Hundreds of pupils across Nantwich and Crewe discovered new career possibilities during a Year 6 experience day at Reaseheath College and University Centre.

The end of term event at the Nantwich institution introduced primary pupils to a range of exciting and high-value jobs available in industries they may not typically hear about.

July 30, 2025
CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

CEC lacks plan over “massive” special needs budget deficit

Cheshire East Council has no plan in place to deal with its massive special needs budget deficit, just a seven-year proposal to bring spending back in line with grant income, a councillor said.

The Dedicated School Grant (DSG) overspend was reported to be about £112.1 million at the end of the 2024/25 financial year.

July 30, 2025
Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton pupils top of tree in eco composting competition

Acton Primary School pupils have been crowned winners of a composting competition which aims to help students rethink food waste.

Sixteen schools entered the “Small hands, big impact” competition which invited pupils to learn about composting and recycle their food and garden waste.

July 25, 2025
University Centre Reaseheath leads field in student satisfaction

University Centre Reaseheath leads field in student satisfaction

Nantwich-based University Centre Reaseheath has been ranked among the best for teaching and student support in the National Student Survey (NSS).

It was named as one of the highest-performing land-based higher education providers in the country, with students praising the quality of teaching, academic support, and learning resources.

July 24, 2025
Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School choir in fine voice on Belgium tour

Malbank School in Nantwich were in fine voice when their choir took a tour of Belgium and performed two concerts.

The choir – called Malbank Voices – performed concerts at the Sint-Carolus nursing home in Kortrijk and on the bandstand in Ostend town square.

July 21, 2025
Nantwich County Primary school photo from 1954-55 found

Nantwich County Primary school photo from 1954-55 found

A former Nantwich primary school pupil has unearthed this class photo from 70 years ago!

John Horton believes his mum must have bought the photo taken of a class at Nantwich County Primary School while he was a pupil there.

July 17, 2025
Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

A Wistaston charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme has launched an appeal for donations.

As schools prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, Her-Place Charitable Trust has urged parents not to throw away uniforms but donate them to its Community Share Hub in Wistaston.

July 15, 2025
Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College and University Centre has marked achievements of more than 1,000 FE students during three days of awards ceremonies.

The events at the college’s Nantwich campus recognised academic excellence, personal growth, and outstanding contributions to college life.

July 13, 2025
Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Big-hearted pupils in Nantwich have been helping to provide essential books for youngsters in war-torn Ukraine.

Children at Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley stepped up as part of their Citizenship Award to help local mum Kateryna Polonska, who moved to Britain in 2022.

July 10, 2025
Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

School trust bosses have launched a public consultation on the new primary school set to open in Nantwich in September 2026.

North West Academies Trust (NWAT) is holding a Section 10 Consultation under the Academies Act 2010 as part of the statutory process for opening Kingsbourne Academy.

July 10, 2025
Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Thousands of free places for summer activities are available for children across Cheshire East.

Parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals can now book activities online as part of the scheme run by Cheshire East Council.

July 8, 2025
First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

Organisers are planning an even ‘bigger and better’ event next year after Nantwich’s first Youth Arts Festival attracted crowds of creative kids.

A of six town councillors, all with children of their own, planned a full programme of activities including art, drama, craft, pottery and theatrical make up.

July 7, 2025