Blackpool Highfurlong School shortlisted for sport commitment in Educate Awards held at Liverpool Cathedral
The school beat-off stiff competition to reach the finals against schools from counties across the North West.
A Blackpool school has been shortlisted for a prestigious Educate Award.
Highfurlong School, on Blackpool Road is a finalist in Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Secondary School, which celebrates exceptional commitment to promoting sports and physical activity.
Through the school’s inclusive, ambitious and innovative sports and specialist motor activity training programme (MATP) curriculum, all students, regardless of ability, experience success, progress and pride.
The school beat-off stiff competition to reach the finals against schools from counties across the North West.
And it is not just the students of Highfurlong School who benefit either, as staff also work with other schools locally and regionally to support and strengthen their own provisions.
Kim O’Brien, founder of Educate Awards, said: “Congratulations to Highfurlong Special School, which has been shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards.
“Once again, our esteemed panel of judges have been blown away by the quality of this year’s entries, and more importantly, the incredible and inspirational work taking place.”
The school will discover if it has won on Friday November 13, at a spectacular awards ceremony hosted at the iconic Liverpool Cathedral.
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Celebrating its fifteenth year of shining a spotlight on education, Educate Awards 2026 features 21 categories which recognise every aspect of education from communications, partnerships and careers to STEM, the arts and sports.
The shortlist also celebrates the exceptional teachers and inspirational support staff whose passion and dedication continue to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Kim added: “Selecting the shortlist has been no mean feat for our judges and we are now looking forward to celebrating with all finalists as we prepare to roll out our iconic red carpet in November for an awards ceremony befitting our fifteenth anniversary.”