Schools & Colleges

Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

A primary school in Nantwich has been judged as “outstanding” in all five areas, according to the latest Ofsted inspection.

Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School was praised by inspectors for its “strong leadership and management”.

February 9, 2015
Nantwich headteacher issues feeder school warning over intake numbers

Nantwich headteacher issues feeder school warning over intake numbers

A headteacher in Nantwich has warned that feeder school pupils may not be guaranteed a place in future because of pressure on admission numbers.

Andrew Cliffe, who runs Brine Leas Academy, is having to raise their normal year 7 entry figure of 215 to 240 – resulting in two extra classes.

January 29, 2015
Nantwich headteacher calls for street lights to be turned back on

Nantwich headteacher calls for street lights to be turned back on

A Nantwich headteacher is leading calls for council chiefs to switch street lights back on to boost safety.

Andrew Cliffe, head of Brine Leas Academy on Audlem Road, has twice written to Cheshire East Council raising concerns about streets plunged into darkness.

January 20, 2015
Ex Premier League star Phil Whelan lands headteacher job in Nantwich

Ex Premier League star Phil Whelan lands headteacher job in Nantwich

A Nantwich school has beefed up its team – by landing a former Premier League star as the new headteacher!

Ex Middlesborough defender Phil Whelen is now top dog at Millfields Primary on Marsh Lane.

January 19, 2015
Nantwich pupils win in “Knock Knock” stranger awareness campaign

Nantwich pupils win in “Knock Knock” stranger awareness campaign

Pupils at two Nantwich schools have designed award-winning posters aimed at alerting residents to dangers of doorstep crooks and strangers.

Youngsters at St Anne’s Catholic Primary and Stapeley Broad Lane Primary were recognised in a competition run by Cheshire East Council’s Trading Standards team.

January 15, 2015
Parents angry over two-year Nantwich primary school car park delay

Parents angry over two-year Nantwich primary school car park delay

Angry parents at a Nantwich primary school have slammed a two-year delay over a new car park which should resolve traffic dangers children face every day.

They say youngsters walking to and from Stapeley Broad Lane Primary are dicing with death along the busy A529 Audlem Road at peak drop-off and pick-up times.

January 13, 2015
Nantwich teenager turns Brine Leas project into a life-saver!

Nantwich teenager turns Brine Leas project into a life-saver!

A Nantwich teenager is doing a school project with a difference – to save lives.

Brine Leas Academy student Harrison Lunt is taking an Extended Project Qualification to fund more life-saving defibrillators for his fellow pupils and staff.

January 12, 2015
Reaseheath College students raise £1,200 in Morrisons bag pack

Reaseheath College students raise £1,200 in Morrisons bag pack

Students from Reaseheath College raised funds for charity by packing bags at Morrisons supermarkets in Nantwich and Winsford.

Members of the Nantwich college’s Student Association entertained shoppers as they bought food and presents.

January 7, 2015
Youngster wins Crewe and Nantwich MP’s Christmas card contest

Youngster wins Crewe and Nantwich MP’s Christmas card contest

Youngsters across Crewe and Nantwich entered into the festive spirit in MP Edward Timpson’s Christmas card contest.

Children from schools across the borough, as well as residents in care homes, entered the annual competition.

December 28, 2014
Horse students at Reaseheath College stage Christmas show

Horse students at Reaseheath College stage Christmas show

Neigh bells rang out at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre in Nantwich!

That’s because horse management students organised a Christmas themed horse show.

December 27, 2014
Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich gained advice on planning their futures at an inspirational session with industry experts.

Eighty students attended the event, sponsored by the Food, Drink and Agricultural Group of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

December 16, 2014
Nantwich Mayor wowed by school children’s Christmas card designs

Nantwich Mayor wowed by school children’s Christmas card designs

School children from Nantwich wowed the town’s Mayor when they flooded her with entries to a Christmas card competition.

Cllr Christine Farrall asked youngsters to put their creativity into action and design this year’s card.

December 16, 2014