Schools & Colleges

Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

A school in Nantwich has been flying its flag half mast in honour of Ann Maguire, the teacher stabbed to death in her classroom in Leeds. Brine Leas Academy, on Audlem Road, wanted to pay its respects to the 61-year-old whose death has rocked the country.

April 29, 2014
New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

A new Cubs and Beavers group has been launched in Nantwich to cope with soaring demand for the popular movement. The 7th SWC Nantwich Millfields Beavers and Cubs colony has just opened its doors to more than 25 children.

April 29, 2014
Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has become the first college to receive defibrillators from The Oliver King Foundation. Eight life-saving kits are being placed around campus and will be used in the event of anyone having a cardiac arrest.

April 22, 2014
Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding bakers were crowned winners in a hotly-contested schools challenge run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Ten entries from 120 made it through to the final of the Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition, held in the college’s specialist food centre in Nantwich.

April 17, 2014
Nantwich students show plenty of bottle in Young Enterprise triumph

Nantwich students show plenty of bottle in Young Enterprise triumph

Future business leaders at a Nantwich college have shown plenty of bottle to win the opening leg of a Young Enterprise competition. The students from Reaseheath College won with their quirky idea to recycle glass bottles by turning them into household items.

April 15, 2014
Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

A spiky newborn with attitude is making his first public appearance at Reaseheath College’s zoo in Nantwich this Easter. The baby porcupine, known as a ‘porcupette’, was born in March to one of the college’s three female porcupines.

April 12, 2014
100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

100 people enjoy Willaston “Spring Concert” at primary school

By Jonathan White One hundred people watched Willaston Junior Choir and the Wistaston Singers choir perform a joint ‘Spring Concert’ at Willaston Primary School. It was the first time that the choirs had combined to perform a concert.

April 11, 2014
Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Nantwich youngsters rise to challenge during Roberts Bakery visit

Budding bakers from a Nantwich school rose to the challenge of learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread. The pupils were keen to get a slice of the action when they were visited by local family baker Roberts Bakery.

April 8, 2014
Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

The second fastest man on earth has urged Nantwich students to reach for the stars as professional engineers and scientists. Richard Noble, former world land speed record holder, visited Reaseheath College to launch its new £1 million motor vehicle technology department.

April 4, 2014
Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

Nantwich teacher earns national acclaim for “flipped learning” approach

A Nantwich teacher has received national recognition for using the innovative “flipped learning” with his pupils. Chris Waterworth, of Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley, has featured in The Guardian and received praise from Ofsted.

April 1, 2014
Cyclist, 41, injured in road accident outside Nantwich school

Cyclist, 41, injured in road accident outside Nantwich school

A cyclist was seriously injured after an accident outside a school in Nantwich. The 41-year-old man, who has not been named, was injured outside Brine Leas School on Audlem Road.

March 28, 2014
Tarporley High School rated “outstanding” in latest Ofsted report

Tarporley High School rated “outstanding” in latest Ofsted report

Staff and students at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College are celebrating the highest accolade from Ofsted. The South Cheshire 11-18 school scored “outstanding” in all aspects of the inspection.

March 28, 2014
Nantwich primary school earns top marks with Governor award

Nantwich primary school earns top marks with Governor award

The governing body at a Nantwich primary school is one of only six in Cheshire East to achieve a national award. Millfields Primary School and Nursery has been awarded the Governor Mark – a national Governors Association quality standard.

March 28, 2014