Schools & Colleges

Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

A tribute event has been staged at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in memory of former headteacher David Cole.

Mr Cole died suddenly  at the age of 52 in April last year, shocking the school and local community.

July 3, 2025
Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Young footballers at Malbank School in Nantwich have glossy new kits thanks to a new sponsorship deal.

The school has received support from local firm Academics Ltd, which has provided new kit for its boy’s and girl’s teams.

June 27, 2025
Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Staff at Cheshire College South & West will take industrial action for four days over July and August in a dispute over pay, the University and College Union has announced.

An overwhelming 79% of UCU members who voted backed strike action in a ballot that had a turnout of 58%.

June 25, 2025
Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands of pupils, parents and schools staff enjoyed the annual Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports” event at Barony Park.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in an event which has become a standout part of the school calendar.

June 21, 2025
Aerial view of Barony Park - photo by Paul Baker

Police and headteachers stop “unofficial” boxing fights in Nantwich

Police and school staff have thwarted attempts by pupils in Nantwich to stage “unofficial” boxing fights between three schools.

It emerged today that plans had been circulating on social media to stage the fights on Barony Park in Nantwich.

June 20, 2025
Wistaston primary school went into lockdown over “gunshot” fear

Wistaston primary school went into lockdown over “gunshot” fear

A primary school in Wistaston went into “lockdown” amid fears of a gunshot being fired nearby, it has emerged.

Pupils at Wistaston Church Lane School were barricaded into a classroom with blinds closed, lights off and doors locked during the incident.

June 16, 2025
Plans to improve Cheshire East SEND provision hang on Govt decision

Plans to improve Cheshire East SEND provision hang on Govt decision

Plans for improving special needs provision for Cheshire East children are in limbo because the government has not made a decision on the authority’s bid to convert its former HQ into a school, a councillor said.

Officers briefed the children and families committee on the council’s proposed SEND (special educational needs and disability) and AP (Alternative Provision) ‘One Plan’.

June 11, 2025
Highfields Academy youngsters get giggling in Alzheimer’s fundraiser

Highfields Academy youngsters get giggling in Alzheimer’s fundraiser

Three Nantwich pupils have been having a right laugh – and raising hundreds of pounds for charity into the bargain!

Highfields Academy youngsters Zachary Lawson, Max Hastings and Oliver Taylor (all aged 11) have been encouraging fellow pupils to “get giggling and get giving” for the Alzheimer’s Society.

May 30, 2025
Works starts on a new primary school in Nantwich

Works starts on a new primary school in Nantwich

Work on a new primary school in Nantwich is to get underway with an opening date set for September 2026.

Construction work will start on Monday (June 2nd) on Kingsbourne Academy primary school, a new, 210-pupil school on the Kingsley Fields housing development.

May 30, 2025
Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters in frame for art and handwriting awards

Nantwich youngsters were in the frame for awards when they were honoured in the rotary’s art and handwriting competition.

Children and families were present at Nantwich Museum to collect their awards from Nantwich Rotary Club President Elect James Sutton and Mayor of Nantwich Mary Slinn.

May 29, 2025
Cheshire College starts merger talks with Macclesfield

Cheshire College starts merger talks with Macclesfield

Plans are underway for Cheshire College – South & West to merge with Macclesfield College.

If the merger goes ahead, it would create a huge education provider with around 11,000 learners.

May 16, 2025
Reaseheath College hails first animal care apprentices

Reaseheath College hails first animal care apprentices

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating the successful completion of work by its first cohort of Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprentices.

The work is delivered in partnership with VetSkill and honours the role veterinary professionals and their support teams play in safeguarding animal health and welfare.

May 16, 2025
Students at Reaseheath raise hundreds for Mid Cheshire Mind

Students at Reaseheath raise hundreds for Mid Cheshire Mind

Students at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have raised more than £400 for Mid Cheshire Mind.

The funds will go towards the local mental health charity keeping its vital phone support lines open.

May 12, 2025