Here are our news articles. We hope that you enjoy reading them.

We are always happy to publish articles about our current and former students.

Please contact Mrs Coles (a.coles@balshaws.org.uk) if you would be interested in having an article on our website. 

Thank you.

Image of Anais Selected to Play for Lancashire!
14 October 2025

Anais Selected to Play for Lancashire!

Our very own Anais, in Year 9, has successfully been selected for the Lancashire football team and played her first game on Saturday 11th October in Birmingham VS Warwickshire.

Image of World Mental Health Day - 2025
13 October 2025

World Mental Health Day - 2025

We supported World Mental Health Day with a number of events and activities.

Image of Inter-house Cross Country - October 2025
8 October 2025

Inter-house Cross Country - October 2025

On Wednesday 1st October, the whole school came together for our wonderful inter-house cross country event.

Image of Another Success for Balshaw's Golfers!
8 October 2025

Another Success for Balshaw's Golfers!

Congratulations to Sam and Jack W, together with Abi T, were part of the Leyland Juniors Team who recently won the Northern Juniors Golf Association League.

Image of Finley Secures a Place!
8 October 2025

Finley Secures a Place!

In August 2025, we heard that Finley, in Year 11, was awaiting the decision about a place in the Great Britain Cycling Team Development Squad.

Image of Finley Continues to Excel at BMX!
9 August 2025

Finley Continues to Excel at BMX!

Superstar Finley, in Year 11, is amazingly dedicated to his chosen sport of BMX.

Image of Year 7 Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey Trip
21 July 2025

Year 7 Skipton Castle and Bolton Abbey Trip

On Thursday 17th July, 45 Year 7 History students had a day exploring the wonderful historic Skipton Castle.

Image of Battlefields 2025
21 July 2025

Battlefields 2025

On Wednesday 9th July, the annual trip to the WW1 Battlefields began. The group consisted of Year 9 & 10 students and they were accompanied by Mr Shannon, Mr Riley, Mr Tilley, Miss Haggitt and Mrs Stewart.

Image of Our Amazing Art Exhibition - 2025
21 July 2025

Our Amazing Art Exhibition - 2025

In July 2025, we held our amazing summer Art exhibition.

Image of Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!
21 July 2025

Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!

Year 10 Win the Educake Freddo Friday Competition!

Image of Bedrock Achievements - June 2025
17 July 2025

Bedrock Achievements - June 2025

Congratulations to following groups….

Image of Harriet's Great Gymnastics!
15 July 2025

Harriet's Great Gymnastics!

We are incredibly proud of Harriet, in Year 7, who has recently taking part in the World Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas.