THE best Schools and teachers across the country have been shortlisted in this year's Tes Schools Awards. The Tes Schools Awards, which have been dubbed the 'Oscars of education', is a prestigious awards programme which celebrates the best of education across the UK.
The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independent schools, across early years settings, primary and secondary.
North West schools and teachers shortlisted represent 17 of the 21 award categories, and also tied at 26 with the South East for the Region with the highest number of entries shortlisted.
The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. The schools and teachers they chose showcase the best of education across the sector within 21 award categories, covering all areas of school education.
Jon Severs, Editor of Tes Magazine said:- "Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries - the standard was so high this year despite the challenges schools face. It is critical we celebrate excellence and share it widely so we can ensure that the fantastic work happening in education is properly recognised."
Winners will be announced on:- 21 June 2024, at a glittering gala awards night at the:- Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, in London.
This year also marked the first time Tes operated this awards programme internationally with the Tes Awards for International Schools. More information on the international version of these awards can be found here.
To find the shortlist online, please visit:- Tes.Com .
The North West schools and teachers shortlisted are:-
| Award | School | Area | ||
| Best Use of Technology | Manchester Academy High School | Manchester | ||
| Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year | Penketh South Primary School and Nursery | Cheshire | ||
| Excellence in Creative Arts | Bolton School | Greater Manchester | ||
| Headteacher of the Year (State) | Lynn Williams - St Peter's Farnworth | Lancashire | ||
| Inclusive school of the year | Oasis Academy Limeside | Lancashire | ||
| Independent Prep School of the Year | Highfield Priory School | Lancashire | ||
| Primary Curriculum Leader of the Year | Holly McClure - Seaton Academy | Cumbria | ||
| Primary School of the Year | Handforth Grange Primary School | Cheshire | ||
| Primary School of the Year | Kings Road Primary School | Manchester | ||
| Primary School of the Year | St Peters Farnworth | Lancashire | ||
| Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year | Lime Tree Primary Academy | Manchester | ||
| Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year | Maricourt Catholic High School | Merseyside | ||
| Secondary School of the Year | Burnage Academy for Boys | Greater Manchester | ||
| Secondary School of the Year | Chorlton High School | Greater Manchester | ||
| Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year | Julliet Doherty - Ascent Autism Specialist College | Lancashire | ||
| Specialist Provision School of the Year | Grange school | Manchester | ||
| Staff Wellbeing School of the Year | Grange school | Manchester | ||
| Staff Wellbeing School of the Year | Lime Tree Primary Academy | Greater Manchester | ||
| Staff Wellbeing School of the Year | St Damian's RC Science College | Lancashire | ||
| Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary) | Katie Evans - Manchester Academy | Manchester | ||
| Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary) | Lisa James - Trinity C of E High School | Manchester | ||
| Teaching Assistant of the Year | Cara Slater - Birtenshaw School | Greater Manchester | ||
| The Tim Brighouse Community Engagement Initiative of the Year | Crompton House CofE Secondary School | Greater Manchester | ||
| The Tim Brighouse Community Engagement Initiative of the Year | The Ellesmere Port C of E College | Cheshire | ||
| Trust team of the year +10 trusts | Oak Trees MAT | Merseyside | ||
| Trust team of the year 9 and less | Endeavour Learning Trust | Lancashire |