A Preston school will this November compete against over 75 others at the Educate Awards 2021.

Eldon Primary School has been shortlisted for four awards, including the Innovative and Creative Literacy Award, Outstanding Commitment to STEM, Most Inspirational Primary School and WOW Recognition Award.

Eldon Primary School and Myerscough College will join other shortlisted schools and colleges across Lancashire, Liverpool City Region, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

The awards showcase the work of schools and colleges that deliver outstanding education and help students achieve their full potential. With over 21 categories, the shortlist recognises inspiring teachers, dedicated support staff and strategic leadership teams.

The awards are the largest education awards in the region and will take place at Liverpool Cathedral on Friday 19 November.

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The 2020 ceremony was held virtually due to the pandemic, but this year marks a return to regular proceedings, with the awards celebrating their tenth anniversary.

Kim O’Brien, the founder of the Educate Awards, said: “A huge well done to the schools and colleges who have made this year’s shortlist.

“After a difficult 18 or so months, it is extremely important that we recognise the amazing schools and colleges which have supported students, families, staff and the wider communities during the pandemic. The calibre of entries was absolutely incredible, and deciding on the shortlist was a really difficult process.

“As 2020’s ceremony didn’t take place in its usual format, we are excited to be planning a spectacular event which makes up for last year. We’ll be revealing some really exciting new details over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out! We look forward to celebrating with you all on 19 November!”

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The shortlisted schools and colleges will be contacted in the coming days and provided with details on the ceremony and tickets.

The shortlist is as follows:

The Communication Award

• Gateacre School, Liverpool
• Alsop High School, Liverpool
• The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Liverpool
• Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton

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Outstanding Commitment to the Environment

• St Vincent’s School, Liverpool
• Stockport Academy, Stockport

Careers & Enterprise Award

• Rainford High, St Helens
• Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School, Liverpool
• Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton
• The Barlow RC High School, Manchester
• Myerscough College, Preston

SEND Provision Award

• Cardinal Langley RC High School, Rochdale
• Rainford High, St Helens
• Formby High School, Sefton

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Innovative and Creative Literacy Award

• Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
• The Birkenhead Park School, Wirral
• Eldon Primary School, Preston

Outstanding Commitment to STEM

• Winstanley College, Wigan
• Sandbach High School, Cheshire
• Eldon Primary School, Preston
• Heswall Primary School, Wirral

Outstanding Arts in Primary School

• AKS Lytham Preparatory School, Lytham St Annes
• St Peter’s C. E. Primary School, Bolton
• The Belvedere Preparatory School, Liverpool
• Netherton Moss Primary School, Sefton

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Outstanding Arts in Secondary School

• Formby High School, Sefton
• The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool
• The Hollins, Accrington
• AKS Lytham Senior School, Lytham St Annes

Community Partnership Award

• Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton
• Wargrave House School & College, Newton-le-Willows
• The Hollins, Accrington
• St Bede’s Catholic High School, West Lancs

Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

• Rainford High, St Helens
• Wright Robinson College, Manchester
• Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
• St Bede’s Catholic High School, West Lancs

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Outstanding Commitment to Sport & Physical Activity in Primary School

• The Belvedere Preparatory School, Liverpool
• Bedford Drive Primary School, Wirral
• St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School, Sefton

Outstanding Commitment to Sport & Physical Activity in Secondary School

• St James’ Catholic High School, Stockport
• Wade Deacon High School, Widnes
• Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows
• Ridgeway High School, Wirral

Leadership Team of the Year

• St James’ Catholic High School, Stockport
• Stockport Academy, Stockport
• Academy@Worden, Leyland

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School Governor of the Year

• The Barlow RC High School, Manchester – Cathy Redford
• Netherton Moss Primary School, Sefton – Hilary Lyall
• Posthumous School Governor of the Year special recognition award for the late Marilyn Fielding – Alsop High School, Liverpool

Teacher of the Year

• Stockport Academy, Stockport – Kerris Stirling
• Riverside Primary School, Wirral – Karen Bentley
• St Bede’s Catholic High School, West Lancs – Jen McGee

School Support Star of the Year

• Wargrave House School & College, Newton-le-Willows – Tara Thomas
• Plantation Primary School, Knowsley – Damon Murphy
• Stockport Academy, Stockport – Don Farquhar
• St Julie’s High School, Liverpool – Mike Anderson

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Most Inspirational Alternative Provision by a School

• Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
• Manchester Academy, Manchester
• Three Towers APA, Wigan
• Progress Schools – Gorton, Manchester

Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider

• Wargrave House School & College, Newton-le-Willows
• Myerscough College, Preston
• Fast Track to Apprenticeships Programme – St Helens Chamber, St Helens

Most Inspirational Secondary School

• Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School, Liverpool
• Rainford High, St Helens
• Stanley High School, Southport
• Formby High School, Sefton

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Most Inspirational Primary School

• Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
• Riverside Primary School, Wirral
• Eldon Primary School, Preston

WOW Recognition Award

• St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Cheshire
• The Hollins, Accrington
• The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Liverpool
• Eldon Primary School, Preston
• Bickerstaffe C. E. Primary School, West Lancs

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