The Educate Awards 2025 Highlights

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

In partnership with ASL Group, the glittering ceremony took place at the Liverpool Cathedral and welcomed over 650 guests.

Alongside the awards ceremony was a delicious three-course gala dinner and show-stopping entertainment from the region’s schools. Opening the event was a special performance from secondary school students within Endeavour Learning Trust.

Combining a heartfelt monologue with an expressive dance, the piece paid tribute to Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, two beloved pupils from Churchtown Primary School, part of Endeavour Learning Trust, who, along with Elsie Dot Stancombe, tragically lost their lives in the Southport attack last year.

During dinner, students and staff from The Academy of St Nicholas, Garston, took to the red carpet for a captivating fashion show that highlighted the environmental impact of fast fashion. Students designed, created and modelled the bespoke pieces, with one student performing spoken word poetry which explored the theme of ‘Our World’.

Bringing an end to the evening’s entertainment was West Kirby Grammar School. Students delivered an electrifying performance from ‘Six: the Musical!’, which reimagines the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, transforming them into bold, dynamic pop icons who take centre stage to reclaim their stories.

Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “We’re incredibly proud that the Educate Awards continues to shine a light on the remarkable achievements of schools and colleges across the region. The dedication, creativity and care shown by staff and students never fails to inspire us.

“Entries for the 2026 awards will open in February, and we encourage schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts of all kinds to get involved.”

Associate sponsors of the Educate Awards 2025 include: All About Futures, Angel Solutions, Apprenticeships at Liverpool Hope University, CER, CPMM Media Group, Frank Field Education Trust, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Careers Hub, LJMU, LSSP, Portakabin, Satis Education and SENDSCOPE.

More information about the Educate Awards can be found here: https://educateawards.co.uk/