Schools & Colleges

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
Malbank School students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Malbank School students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Students at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich have also been celebrating their A level successes. And some teenagers have clinched amazing univeristy and apprenticeship places after gaining the grades they need.

August 15, 2013
Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Brine Leas students in Nantwich celebrate A level success

Students from Brine Leas School in Nantwich are celebrating A level success today (August 15). In only the second year of A level teaching at the Audlem Road school, results have improved from 2012 with many students exceeding expectations.

August 15, 2013
Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Reaseheath College maze and zoo pull in Nantwich crowds

Families in Nantwich have the chance to clown around – thanks to Reaseheath College’s circus-themed maze. The Nantwich college’s popular attraction is pulling in record numbers of visitors eager to make the most of the warm weather.

August 8, 2013
Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

Review: Nantwich upSTAGE Theatre performs “Fawlty Towers”

By Claire Faulkner There was nothing faulty with the latest production from the Nantwich-based upSTAGE Theatre School.

August 5, 2013
Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students and staff earned top marks at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Two show gardens created by teams at Reaseheath College were awarded silver gilt and silver medals at the famous show.

July 30, 2013