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.

6 March 2024
Image of Ávila Trip

Ávila Trip

In February 2024, a group of Year 10 & 11 students and staff, went to Ávila in Spain.

5 March 2024
Image of Year 8 Boys' South Ribble Cup Progress

Year 8 Boys' South Ribble Cup Progress

Our Year 8 boys’ football team played in the South Ribble Cup on Monday 4th March.

1 March 2024
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Admissions Appeals 2024

Please note that our admissions are managed by Lancashire County Council Admissions Authority. If you would like to appeal against an admission decision, please contact them directly.

1 March 2024
Image of Year 7 Girls' Football Friendly

Year 7 Girls' Football Friendly

On Thursday 29th February, our Year 7 girls’ football team played in a friendly against Leyland St Mary’s.

26 February 2024
Image of South Ribble Netball Champions!

South Ribble Netball Champions!

During the week beginning 19th February, the Year 11s competed in the South Ribble netball tournament.

23 February 2024
Image of Year 8 and 9 Girls' Football Team Success

Year 8 and 9 Girls' Football Team Success

On Thursday 22nd February, our Year 8 and 9 girls’ football team played in their first ever South Ribble cup game.

22 February 2024
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Bedrock Achievements - January 2024

Congratulations to 8W who have recaptured their Bedrock Achievement Title! 

9 February 2024
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Girls' 5-a-side Succcess

Our girls’ football teams have been very busy representing school in the South Ribble 5-a-side indoor tournaments at All Hallow's recently.

6 February 2024
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Lancashire County Cross Country Championships

It was a pleasure to go and support a number of our students on Saturday morning, as they represented South Ribble at the Lancashire County Cross Country Championships. 

6 February 2024
Image of Year 11 Football Team Progress in the Lancashire Cup

Year 11 Football Team Progress in the Lancashire Cup

Our Year 11 boys’ football team faced a local derby in the Lancashire Cup on Monday 5th February, taking on All Hallows in the last 16 of the County Cup.

31 January 2024
Image of U13s Basketball Team Success

U13s Basketball Team Success

On the 30th January our U13s basketball team attended the South Ribble tournament organised at Worden High School.

31 January 2024
Image of Kiera's American Football Success!

Kiera's American Football Success!

We were delighted to hear from former Balshavian Kiera recently when she shared exciting news about her American football success!

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