NINE Wirral schools have been shortlisted for this year's Educate Awards.

The honours recognise the work of schools and colleges across Merseyside and Cheshire which are delivering outstanding education and helping students achieve their full potential.

The nominated schools will find out who has won during an awards ceremony at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday, November 15.

The Wirral nominees are:

  • Bedford Drive Primary School - shortlisted in the Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Primary School category.
  • Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust - shortlisted for the WOW Recognition Award.
  • Neston High School - shortlisted in the Outstanding Commitment to the Environment category.
  • Orrets Meadow School - shortlisted for the SEND Provision Award - Specialist School.
  • Ridgeway High School - shortlisted for The Communication Award and the Innovative & Creative Literacy Award.
  • Ss Peter and Paul Primary School - shortlisted in the Outstanding Commitment to the Environment category.
  • St John Plessington Catholic College - shortlisted for the Community Partnership Award.
  • St Mary's Catholic College - shortlisted for the Careers & Enterprise Award.
  • The Birkenhead Park School - shortlisted for the Innovative & Creative Literacy Award.
  • West Kirby Grammar School - shortlisted for the WOW Recognition Award.

Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “Congratulations to the Wirral schools and multi academy trusts for making this year’s Educate Awards shortlist.

“We are continually amazed by the inspiring work that takes in the region’s schools and colleges, and this year’s shortlist is a testament to the passion and hard work of senior leadership teams, teachers and support staff around the region."

The awards night is described as a 'spectacular' event that includes live performances from the region’s schools, a three-course gala dinner and, of course, the highly anticipated awards ceremony.

Mrs O'Brien added: “The quality of the entries we received in 2024 has been exceptional, and we look forward to rolling out the red carpet and celebrating these achievements at the awards ceremony in November.

"A huge thank you to partner, ASL Group, and our esteemed associate sponsors for supporting this year’s event. Without their support, this event really would not be possible.”"

The full Educate Awards 2024 shortlist is:

The communication award

  • Ascent Autism Specialist College, Newton-le-Willows
  • Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Liverpool
  • Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton 
  • Ridgeway High School, Wirral

Outstanding commitment to the environment

  • Loreto College, Manchester
  • Neston High School, Wirral
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Sefton
  • Ss Peter and Paul Primary School, Wirral

Careers and enterprise award

  • St James' Catholic High School, Stockport
  • St Mary's Catholic College, Wirral
  • The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

SEND provision award - mainstream school

  • Handforth Grange Primary School, Cheshire
  • Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
  • Rainford High, St Helens

SEND provision award - specialist school

  • Alt Bridge School, Liverpool
  • Inscape House School, Stockport
  • Orrets Meadow School, Wirral
  • Rodney House School, Manchester

Innovative and creative literacy award

  • E-ACT The Oldham Academy North, Oldham
  • Ridgeway High School, Wirral
  • The Birkenhead Park School, Wirral

Outstanding Commitment to STEM

  • Evelyn Community Primary School, Knowsley
  • Great Crosby Catholic Primary School, Sefton
  • Halewood Academy, Knowsley

Outstanding arts in primary school

  • Netherton Moss Primary School, Sefton
  • St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Sefton
  • Whitefield Primary School, Liverpool

Outstanding arts in secondary school

  • Falinge Park High School, Rochdale
  • Gateacre School, Liverpool
  • Sandbach School, Cheshire
  • St John Bosco Arts College, Liverpool

Community partnership award

  • Kew Woods Primary School, Sefton
  • St Damian's RC Science College, Tameside
  • St John Plessington Catholic College, Wirral 

Mental health and wellbeing award

  • Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy, Cheshire
  • Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Sefton
  • St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Sefton

Outstanding commitment to sport in primary school

  • Bedford Drive Primary School, Wirral
  • St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Knowsley
  • The Belvedere Preparatory School, Liverpool

Outstanding commitment to sport in secondary school

  • Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
  • Standish Community High School, Wigan
  • Wright Robinson College, Manchester

Leadership team of the year

  • Birchwood Community High School, Warrington
  • Green Fold School, Bolton
  • Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool

Teacher of the year

  • Gemma Jackson from Stockport Academy
  • Joanna McNally from Meols Cop High School, Sefton
  • Kath Sweeney from Knotty Ash Primary School, Liverpool
  • Katie Bell from The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

School support star of the year

  • Joanne Ashcroft from Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
  • Louise Yates from Ascent Autism Specialist College, Newton-le-Willows
  • Paul Bohan from Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, Sefton

Most inspirational multi academy trust

  • All Saints Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool
  • Endeavour Learning Trust, Lancashire
  • Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust, Knowsley
  • St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool

Most inspirational sixth form and college

  • Ascent Autism Specialist College, Newton-le-Willows
  • St John Rigby College, Wigan  
  • Winstanley College, Wigan

Most inspirational secondary school

  • Chorlton High School, Manchester
  • E-ACT The Oldham Academy North, Oldham
  • The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Most inspirational primary school

  • Green Fold School, Bolton
  • Handforth Grange Primary School, Cheshire
  • St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Sefton
  • St Peter's CE Primary School, Bolton

WOW recognition award

Bedford Primary School, Sefton

Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Wirral

West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral

Wright Robinson College, Manchester

More information about the Educate Awards can be found here.