Knowsley school is a winner at Educate Awards

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Knowsley school is a winner at Educate Awards

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Evelyn Community Primary School, Prescot, was honoured at the Educate Awards on Friday, 15 November.

The primary school won the Outstanding Commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) category, sponsored by All About STEM.

Evelyn Community Primary School has made huge strides towards embedding STEM within its curriculum, and most recently opened a fully operational STEM laboratory for all children to access. The space enables pupils to immersive themselves in the world of STEM, exploring new themes and accessing state-of-the-art equipment.

In addition, the primary school has implemented a uniquely designed ARCS curriculum - a real life creative skills-based curriculum, which enables pupils to make real-life applications and connections to learning and experiences beyond the classroom.

Judges commented on Evelyn Community Primary School's 'exceptional entry that showcases a profound commitment to embedding STEM throughout the curriculum'.

The judges also praised the school's innovative development of the science hub and forward-thinking approach that prepares students for 'a dynamic future'.

Cllr David Lonergan, Cabinet Member for Children's Services at Knowsley Council, said: "Evelyn Community Primary School are worthy winners of this award, having worked so hard to ensure their pupils have access to the kind of learning experiences that really enhance their understanding and interest in STEM subjects.

"It's a testament to all those at the school, who are clearly passionate about STEM and understand the benefits to young people of a solid grounding in these important subjects. I'm sure we can expect plenty of Evelyn Community Primary pupils to go on to have great success in science, technology, engineering or mathematical related careers."

Now in its thirteenth year, the Educate Awards features 21 diverse categories and shines a spotlight on all aspects of education from sports and arts to literacy and the environment.

The shortlist recognises inspiring teachers, dedicated support staff and strategic leadership teams who continue to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Knowsley was well represented in this year's awards. Halewood Academy were named Runners Up in the Outstanding Commitment to STEM category, and also nominated were:

• Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust, Knowsley - Most Inspirational Multi Academy Trust

• St Aloysius Catholic Primary, Huyton - Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Primary School
• Alt Bridge School, Huyton - SEND Provision Award

As the largest and most prestigious education awards in the region, the Educate Awards brings together schools, colleges and multi academy trusts from Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester for a night of celebration and recognition.

In partnership with ASL Group, the glittering ceremony took place at the Liverpool Cathedral and welcomed more than 600 guests. The evening was hosted by broadcaster, Simon 'Rossie Ross.

Kim O'Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: "Congratulations to Evelyn Community Primary School on its win at this year's Educate Awards!

"A huge well done to the runners-up and finalists and thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. The results were incredibly close, and judges had their work cut out deciding not only the shortlist but also overall the winners."

Kim added: "The Educate Awards is proud to be shining a spotlight on the region's schools and colleges, and celebrating the amazing work taking place inside and outside of the classroom. Entries will for 2025 will open in February and we encourage all types of schools, colleges and multi academy trusts to submit entries."

The Educate Awards 2024 winners and runners up:

1. The Communication Award, sponsored by CPMM Media Group

Winner: Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Liverpool

Runner up: Maricourt Catholic High School, Sefton

1. Outstanding Commitment to the Environment, sponsored by Fresh Start Waste Services

Winner: Ss Peter and Paul Primary School, Wirral

Runner up: Neston High School, Cheshire

1. Careers & Enterprise Award, sponsored by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Careers Hub

Winner: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Runner up: St Mary's Catholic College, Wirral

1. SEND Provision Award - Mainstream School, sponsored by SENDSCOPE

Winner: Handforth Grange Primary School, Cheshire

Runner up: Rainford High, St Helens

1. SEND Provision Award - Specialist School, sponsored by SENDSCOPE

Winner: Orrets Meadow School, Wirral

Runner up: Inscape House School, Stockport

1. Innovative & Creative Literacy Award, sponsored by EdenFiftyOne

Winner: Ridgeway High School, Wirral

Runner up: The Birkenhead Park School, Wirral

1. Outstanding Commitment to STEM, sponsored by All About STEM

Winner: Evelyn Community Primary School, Knowsley

Runner up: Halewood Academy, Knowsley

1. Outstanding Arts in Primary School

Winner: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Sefton

Runner up: Netherton Moss Primary School, Sefton

1. Outstanding Arts in Secondary School

Winner: Sandbach School, Cheshire

Runner up: Gateacre School, Liverpool

1. Community Partnership Award

Winner: Kew Woods Primary School, Sefton

Runner up: St John Plessington Catholic College, Wirral

1. Mental Health & Wellbeing Award

Winner: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Sefton

Runner up: Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy, Cheshire

1. Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Primary School, sponsored by LSSP

Winner: Bedford Drive Primary School, Wirral

Runner up: St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Knowsley

1. Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Secondary School

Winner: Wright Robinson College, Manchester

Runner up: Standish Community High School, Wigan

1. Leadership Team of the Year

Winner: Birchwood Community High School, Warrington

Runner up: Green Fold School, Bolton

1. Teacher of the Year, sponsored by CER

Winner: Kath Sweeney from Knotty Ash Primary School, Liverpool

Runner up: Gemma Jackson from Stockport Academy

1. School Support Star of the Year, sponsored by SupplyWell

Winner: Paul Bohan from Holy Spirit Catholic Academy, Sefton

Runner up: Louise Yates from Ascent Autism Specialist College, Newton-le-Willows

1. Most Inspirational Multi Academy Trust, sponsored by Satis Education

Winner: All Saints Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool

Runner up: Endeavour Learning Trust, Lancashire

1. Most Inspirational Sixth Form & College, sponsored by LJMU

Winner: Winstanley College, Wigan

Runner up: St John Rigby College, Wigan

1. Most Inspirational Secondary School

Winner: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Runner up: Chorlton High School, Manchester

1. Most Inspirational Primary School, sponsored by Angel Solutions

Winner: Green Fold School, Bolton

Runner up: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Sefton

1. WOW Recognition Award, sponsored by ASL Group

Winner: West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral

Runner up: Wright Robinson College, Manchester

More information about the Educate Awards can be found here.

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