Alpraham & Tarporley

Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

Tarporley teacher is new voice of BBC School Report project

A South Cheshire teacher is to be the national voice of a major BBC project.

Tina McMillan, English and Media teacher at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College, was asked to record the voiceover for a new trailer for BBC School Report

September 24, 2015
Car overturns in road smash in Calverley, Nantwich

Car overturns in road smash in Calverley, Nantwich

A car overturned after smashing into a lamp-post on the A51 in Calverley, near Nantwich.

Fire crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to the incident amid reports people in the car were trapped.

September 21, 2015
Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich police will be visiting local villages this weekend to offer free bike security.

PCSO Nicholas Jarvis will also be available for residents to raise concerns and views on law and order.

September 18, 2015
Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Tarporley pub among four targeted by criminals in one day

Criminals are targeting South Cheshire pubs after a spate of burglaries, including one in Tarporley.

A licensed premises on Tarporley Road was broken into in the early hours of Sunday September 6

September 9, 2015
Tarporley Allotment Holders Society to stage Open Day

Tarporley Allotment Holders Society to stage Open Day

Tarporley allotment holders are staging an open day in a bid to raise awareness of the threat they face.

The community allotments, established more than 40 years ago, provide space for residents to exercise and grow vegetables, fruit and flowers.

August 22, 2015
Tarporley students celebrate GCSE success

Tarporley students celebrate GCSE success

Tarporley High School Year 11 students achieved outstanding GCSE grades with 77% of students achieving 5 A*-C including English and Maths GCSE.

The class of 2015 sustained the tradition of impressive results, especially in English and Maths with over 80% of students achieving A*-C in these subjects.

August 21, 2015
Tarporley Sixth Form break A level records with stunning results

Tarporley Sixth Form break A level records with stunning results

Students broke A-level records at Tarporley Sixth Form College with 64% awarded top A Level grades, A*-B.

Today’s results show students outperformed targets with 35% of all grades awarded being at the very highest level of A*/A.

August 13, 2015
Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, now one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 26, 2015
Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

Tarporley school magazine in line for national award

A school magazine produced by Tarporley students has been shortlisted for a national award.

Tarporley Sixth Form’s magazine, called ‘Term’, has been nominated for the ‘Shine’ National School Media Awards.

June 9, 2015
Decibellas choir raises £1,900 at Bunbury concert

Decibellas choir raises £1,900 at Bunbury concert

Decibellas Women’s Choir of Tarporley hosted a concert with Llangollen Male Voice Choir, to raise funds for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The men’s motto “Cyfeillgarwch drwy Gan” (“friendship through song”), formed the theme with both choirs performing pieces from repertoires and joining for a rousing finale.

May 27, 2015
Tarporley pupils’ election ‘hustings’ with Eddisbury candidates

Tarporley pupils’ election ‘hustings’ with Eddisbury candidates

Tarporley Sixth Form students took part in their own hustings debate with the five main election candidates for Eddisbury.

Sixth formers, staff and governors watched the debate involving Antoinette Sandbach (Con), James Laing (Lab), Ian Priestner (LD), Andrew Garman (Green) and Rob Millington (UKIP).

May 5, 2015
A51 and A49 closures warning at Tiverton and Bickley

A51 and A49 closures warning at Tiverton and Bickley

Drivers are being warned of major road closures on the A49 and A51 near Nantwich.

Night works on the A49 Whitchurch Road and A51 Nantwich Road in Bickley and Tiverton will see the roads closed between 7pm and 2am.

April 19, 2015
Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

Tarporley High School head chosen as National Leader

The headteacher and staff at Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College have been selected for a top role supporting schools in challenging circumstances.

Sarah Lee is one of 137 headteachers to be appointed to the role of National Leader of Education (NLE) in the latest recruitment round.

March 31, 2015