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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