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