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.
Northwest Secondary Schools Swimming Gala
On Wednesday 1st October, Mrs Lupton took 4 super swimmers to Wigan to compete in the Northwest Secondary Schools swimming gala.
Inter-house Cross Country - October 2025
On Wednesday 1st October, the whole school came together for our wonderful inter-house cross country event.
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.
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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.
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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.
Our Amazing Art Exhibition - 2025
In July 2025, we held our amazing summer Art exhibition.
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.
Embedding Formative Assessment
We would like to share our commitment to improving teaching and learning through formative assessment after completing a two year project.
Amazing Drama Creations!
In Year 7 Drama, we have been studying the roles and responsibilities in the theatre, looking at technical theatre and the jobs, careers and opportunities that aren't just on the stage.
Abi's Golfing Success
We are very proud of Abi, in Year 9, as she continues with her golfing achievements.
3D Printing Workshop
Our students took part in an inspiring workshop delivered by Mrs Finch from CREATE Education, exploring the world of 3D printing, digital skills, and modern engineering.
