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Students from Alsager and Malbank 6th Forms joined peers from other local colleges for a conference designed to challenge, motivate and support those considering competitive university pathways. The conference placed a strong emphasis on student voice through “Hot Topic Presentations.” Each attendee delivered a short presentation to a small group, followed by questions and discussion. This provided […]

For the last couple of months 25 colleagues from all 8 of our schools have been taking part in an intensive lesson study training programme. Involving colleagues from both primary and secondary schools working together to unpick and analyse what makes truly effective teaching and learning. It has involved studying current academic research in this

This annual event was held this week and was as enjoyable as ever, with the quality of entrants is getting better each year. Three finalists from year 6 were chosen from our 5 primary schools and each finalist spoke to the judging panel and their peers. The quality of speeches on the theme of ‘My

Three Cornovii Cup sporting events have taken place this ½ term. Netball, Badminton and Table Tennis. Alsager won the Badminton, Brine Leas took the honours in the Table Tennis and Alsager came out on top in some competitive netball fixtures. The points accumulated going towards the overall Cornovii Cup standings. Still many more competitions and lots of

The Department for Education, Ofsted and Parentkind (a national charity) have produced a guide for parents with how best to approach school complaints and what to expect from the process. Can I please urge any parent or carer who is considering submitting a complaint to a school to read it. I am becoming increasingly concerned

Four of our primary schools, Audlem St James, Alsager Highfields, Pear Tree and Weston, combined to make one choir and entered the Cheshire Police Primary School Choir Competition. The winning choir will be asked to perform, alongside the Cheshire Constabulary Band, at the Cheshire Police annual Christmas Carol Concert at Chester Cathedral on 9th December. Children

Final Cornovii Cup standings 2024/25 – ALSAGER SCHOOL retain the trophy! Mr. Middlebrook presented the Cornovii Cup trophy to Fin and Beth, both Year 8 students.Mr. Morris expressed his gratitude to all pupils and staff from Alsager School and Brine Leas for their dedication and commitment in representing their schools at sporting events throughout the

The final Cornovii Cup sporting competition took place on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, at Alsager Golf Club. Eight staff members and twenty pupils competed fiercely in a paired golfing scramble. Alsager School enjoyed several successes: James and Taylor secured the best pupil net score, while Mr. Pattison and Mr. Barely claimed the best net staff

A dedication event was held on 2nd July at Brine Leas School in memory of Dave Cole, Headteacher at the school who died so unexpectedly in April 2024. The event involved dedicating the BL6 (6th form building) to Mr Cole, as he was instrumental in establishing post 16 provision at Brine Leas. A plaque in the entrance

Rachel Woollam, Headteacher of Alsager Highfields primary, has been recognised with a national award. As part of the annual ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ (18th June), aimed to celebrate all schools and the brilliant staff who work in them right across the UK, Mrs Woollam was a Bronze Winner in the category ‘Headteacher of the Year in