Latest News
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.
Balshaw’s Success at Golf Championship
On Monday 19th April, the Lancashire Schools Golf Championships were held at Pleasington Golf Club. Over 50 golfers took part.
Margaret Pickersgill (née) Hutchings Tribute
Margaret Pickersgill (née) Hutchings Passed away on Monday February 1st 2021 aged 93.
Mr Haycocks Radio Leyland Interviews
Mr Haycocks was interviewed by Phil Gough on Radio Leyland in February 2021.
Rebecca Eastham Returns to Balshaw's
On Thursday 16th January, we were thrilled to welcome former Balshaw's student Rebecca Eastham to school.
Balshaw’s Annual Award Presentation Evening on Thursday 21st November 2019
Former Head Boy, Sir John Lawton, presented the prizes and certificates at our annual Award Presentation Evening on Thursday 21st November 2019.
Paul Ingram
Paul Ingram was Headteacher of Balshaw's Church of England High School from 1976 to 1994.
Spring Fair and Family Fun Day 2019
Well, what a super day, our Spring Fair and Family Fun Day was and what amazing sunny weather! We are so very lucky to have wonderful staff, students, patrons, volunteers and supporters who give up their time to make this day so much fun.
Balshaw's Awards Presentation Evening
It was a delight to welcome back our Leavers of 2018 for Our Speech Night and Awards Presentation Evening. They achieved a fantastic set of results that have taken them all on to their next steps and placed Balshaw's as one of the highest performing schools in the area.
Spring Fair and Family Fun Day 2018
Well, what a great day, our Spring Fair and Family Fun Day was!
Family Fun Day and Spring Fair Saturday 6th May 2017
On Saturday 6th May 2017, former Balshavian and Coronation Street star, Tisha Merry and the incoming Mayor and Mayoress opened the Family Fun Day and Spring Fair at 11 am.