The shortlist celebrates inspirational teachers, dedicated support staff and visionary leadership teams, who continue to make a lasting difference in their school communities.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Educate Awards features 21 categories, shining a spotlight on every aspect of education, from sport and the arts to literacy, careers, and the environment.
In partnership with ASL Group, the awards are the biggest and most prestigious celebration of education in the North West, and the shortlist was revealed this week.
Take a look at the shortlisted Merseyside schools below, listed in no particular order.
Please note, a previous error has now been amended.
13. Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Wirral
Shortlisted for the Careers & Enterprise Award & Most Inspirational Sixth Form & College. | Birkenhead Sixth Form College, Wirral
14. The Academy of St Nicholas, Garston
Shortlisted for Outstanding Commitment to the Environment & Sustainability and Katie Bell up for Teacher of the Year. | Google Street View
15. Our Lady and St Swithin’s Catholic Primary School, Liverpool
Shortlisted for Outstanding SEND Provision in Mainstream School. | Google Street View
16. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy, Liverpool
Shortlisted for the Careers & Enterprise Award. | maroke - stock.adobe.com