Inspirational schools and colleges recognised at the Educate Awards 2021

Schools and colleges from all over the North West were honoured at the Educate Awards on Friday 19 November.

The Educate Awards 2021, in partnership with Copyrite Systems and Ricoh, took place at the Liverpool Cathedral.

This year was particularly special as the event celebrated its 10 year anniversary and over 550 guests brought glitz and glamour to proceedings as they donned tuxedos and glamorous dresses.

The night included live entertainment, a sumptuous three course dinner and the awards ceremony itself. Broadcaster Simon ‘Rossie’ Ross hosted the evening and even made one lucky guest’s night after they won a pair of diamond earrings in a prize draw.

The Educate Awards has 21 categories which focus on different aspects of school life, including careers and enterprise, STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), as well as sport, the arts and mental health and wellbeing.

Inspiring individuals are also recognised through the Teacher of the Year Award, School Support Star of the Year Award and the School Governor of the Year Award.

Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “Congratulations to all the winning schools and colleges, you should be very proud of what you have achieved.

“A huge well done to the runners-up, those who were shortlisted and everyone who took the time to enter this year. The past two years have not been easy and your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Kim added: “Over the past 10 years, the Educate Awards has proudly shone a spotlight on the individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond. Senior leadership teams, teachers and staff have really gone the extra mile for their pupils, colleagues and wider community, and we can’t thank you enough for all the hard work and dedication.”

Associate sponsors of the Educate Awards 2021 include: All About STEM, Angel Solutions, CER, CPMM Media Group, Hidden Strength, LCR Careers Hub, Liverpool John Moores University, LSSP, Progress Careers, SupplyWell and Winstanley College.

The runners up and winners of the Educate Awards 2021:

1. The Communication Award

Runner Up: Gateacre School
Winner: Maricourt Catholic High School

2. Outstanding Commitment to the Environment

Runner Up: Stockport Academy
Winner: St Vincent’s School

3. Careers & Enterprise Award

Runner Up: Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School
Winner: Rainford High

4. SEND Provision Award

Runner Up: Cardinal Langley RC High School
Winner: Rainford High

5. Innovative & Creative Literacy Award

Runner Up: The Birkenhead Park School
Winner: Parish Church of England Primary School

6. Outstanding Commitment to STEM

Runner Up: Eldon Primary School
Winner: Sandbach High School

7. Outstanding Arts in Primary School

Runner Up: St Peter’s CE Primary School
Winner: Netherton Moss Primary School

8. Outstanding Arts in Secondary School

Runner Up: Formby High School
Winner: The Hollins

9. Community Partnership Award

Runner Up: The Hollins
Winner: Wargrave House School & College

10. Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

Runner Up: Rainford High
Winner: St Bede’s Catholic High School

11. Outstanding Commitment to Sport & Physical Activity in Primary School

Runner Up: St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School
Winner: The Belvedere Preparatory School

12. Outstanding Commitment to Sport & Physical Activity in Secondary School

Runner Up: Ridgeway High School
Winner: Hope Academy

13. Leadership Team of the Year

Runner Up: Academy @ Worden
Winner: St James’ Catholic High School

14. School Governor of the Year

Runner Up: Cathy Redford from The Barlow RC High School
Winner: Hilary Lyall from Netherton Moss Primary School

15. Teacher of the Year

Runner Up: Jen Longson from St Bede’s Catholic High School
Winner: Kerris Stirling from Stockport Academy

16. School Support Star of the Year

Runner Up: Tara Thomas from Wargrave House School & College
Winner: Damon Murphy from Plantation Primary school

17. Most Inspirational Alternative Provision by a School

Runner Up: Manchester Academy
Winner: Three Towers APA

18. Most Inspirational 16-18 Education Provider

Runner Up: Wargrave House School & College
Winner: Myerscough College

19. Most Inspirational Secondary School

Runner Up: Rainford High
Winner: Archbishop Blanch Church of England High School

20. Most Inspirational Primary School

Runner Up: Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Winner: Riverside Primary School

21. WOW Recognition Award

Runner Up: The Hollins
Winner: The Academy of St Francis of Assisi