THE Tes Schools Awards (TSA), now in its 17th year, celebrates the extraordinary commitment, quality and innovation shown by teachers and support staff across the UK. This year the Tes Schools Awards are extreamly pleased toreport that they have had a record number of nominations being put in for the:- "UK's Most Inspiring Teachers and Schools Award."

The awards, dubbed the:- 'Oscars of education,' recognise the very best teachers and schools from both UK State and Independent Schools, across:- Early Years settings, Primary and Secondary.

This year's shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including:- School Leaders and sector experts. The School's and Teachers they chose are those who showcase the best of UK education within:- 22 award categories, covering all areas of school education.

The shortlist includes:- Southport Learning Trust and Whitefield Primary School, who are both located within Merseyside!

Inclusive Trust of the Year was added as a new category this year, and the final category:- 'Lifetime Achievement Award,' will be announced on the night.

Some of the shortlist highlights this year also include:-
 
  •  London and West Midlands almost doubled their representation in the shortlist from 2024.
     
  •  33 Schools or Teachers shortlisted from Southeast England.
     
  •  Northwest of England celebrates 18 School or Teachers on the shortlist.
     
  •  9 Schools or Teachers shortlisted in Manchester.
     
  •  Scotland celebrates 4 Schools or Teachers on the shortlist.
     
Rod Williams, CEO of Tes, said:- "I'd like to thank all those that entered the Tes Schools Awards this year. We've seen some incredible entries and more nominations this year than ever before, which just shows all the fantastic work that is being done across UK education. The Tes Schools Awards are a highlight of the education sector calendar, and it's important that we properly recognise the vital work that is being done across UK education, not just from the past academic year, but on a daily basis."

Winners will be announced on:- 20 June 2025, at a glittering gala awards night, within the:- Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London.

We have added the:- 'Shortlisted Schools and Teachers in England’s North West' list below, but you can also find out more about the awards and see the full shortlist on the TES website.
 
The shortlisted schools and teachers in England’s North West:-
 
Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
Pioneer House School, Greater Manchester
Community Engagement Initiative of the Year
The Barlow RC High School, Manchester
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year
Highfurlong School, Lancashire
Excellence in Creative Arts
Wright Robinson College, Manchester
Inclusive Trust of the Year
The Macclesfield Academy, Cheshire
Primary School of the Year
Whitefield Primary School, Merseyside
Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year
Carr Mill Primary School, Merseyside
Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year
Louise Curran – Rowan Tree Primary School, Greater Manchester
Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year
Michelle Wilkinson – Pioneer House High School and College, Greater Manchester
Specialist Provision School of the Year
Oakwood Academy, Manchester
Specialist Provision School of the Year
Three Towers Alternative Provision, Greater Manchester
Staff Wellbeing School of the Year
Burnage Academy for Boys, Manchester
Staff Wellbeing School of the Year
Grange School, Manchester
Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary)
Harriet Eakin - The Barlow RC High School, Lancashire
Teaching Assistant of the Year
Karla Taylor – SEE (Oldham) CIC, Greater Manchester
Trust of the year - 9 schools or Fewer
Endeavour Learning Trust, Lancashire
Trust of the year - 9 schools or Fewer
Great Schools Trust, Cheshire
Trust of the year - 9 schools or Fewer
Southport Learning Trust, Lancashire