Schools & Colleges

Millfields Primary in Nantwich to hire out school facilities

Millfields Primary in Nantwich to hire out school facilities

A Nantwich primary school is to let its facilities out to public groups to help boost school funds. Millfields Primary School and Nursery, on Marsh Lane, is to offer its school hall, dining hall, classrooms and playing fields and playgrounds for hire.

October 16, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

Civil Servant makes industry visit to Reaseheath College, Nantwich

A senior civil servant brushed up on his industry skills during a fact-finding tour of Reaseheath College in Nantwich. David Russell, director of “Closing the Gap” in the Department for Education, visited Reaseheath because of its reputation for skills development and engagement with industry.

October 8, 2013
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College praised by Ofsted on student care

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College praised by Ofsted on student care

Reaseheath College has been given the thumbs up by Ofsted inspectors over how it cares for younger students on campus. An Ofsted report into the Nantwich college gave it the highest accolade for support, development and care of 16-18 year old residential students.

October 2, 2013
Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

The annual Blitz Fireworks display and family fun evening at Highfields School in Nantwich takes place on Friday October 4. As well as the fireworks display, there will be a BBQ provided by Grants Butchers, refreshments, games and stalls.

September 26, 2013
Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

Young Nantwich cadet scoops Duke of Edinburgh Gold honour

A young cadet from Nantwich has enjoyed a Royal visit to remember after completing his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. William Patterson, formerly of the 100th Air Training Corps (Nantwich), was invited to meet HRH the Earl of Wessex at St James Palace.

September 24, 2013
“Stars” of Reaseheath College in Nantwich scoop Awards of Excellence

“Stars” of Reaseheath College in Nantwich scoop Awards of Excellence

The ‘Stars’ of Reaseheath College in Nantwich have been honoured for their contribution at an Awards of Excellence event. Teams and individuals judged to have “gone the extra mile” were rewarded at the annual presentation.

September 19, 2013
Parents win fight for new crossing at Nantwich primary school

Parents win fight for new crossing at Nantwich primary school

A school crossing on a busy Nantwich street is to be installed after years of campaigning by parents. The crossing will be built on Wellington Road outside St Anne’s Catholic Primary in October, Cheshire East Highways have confirmed.

September 12, 2013
Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Day & Evening

Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Day & Evening

Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich is opening its doors to the local community next month. The Audlem Road school is to stage an Open Day and Evening for parents, prospective students and residents to glimpse what its talented pupils have been up to.

September 9, 2013
Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

A brass band of 30 musicians from across Britain including two ex-Nantwich pupils, has completed an amazing Three Peaks Challenge. Ex Brine Leas pupils Ian and Sarah Raisbeck were among those who conquered the challenge complete with instruments.

September 3, 2013
Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

A new project to help Nantwich and Crewe parents cope with rising school uniform costs has been launched. The “School Uniform Swap Site” on Facebook has been backed by Nantwich Local Area Partnership.

August 27, 2013
Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich’s two secondary schools are celebrating excellent GCSE results. Year 11 students at Brine Leas Academy and Malbank School and Sixth Form College have been celebrating their achievements.

August 24, 2013
Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Two Crewe & Nantwich students who received the first educational bursary awards introduced by a local councillor, have graduated. Katrina Morrell and Christine Johnson were among six young people to receive the awards.

August 20, 2013