Shireland Technology Primary in Smethwick has been congratulated by the Secretary of State for Education after achieving ‘excellent outcomes’ for disadvantaged pupils in the 2024/25 academic year, placing the school among the ‘very best nationally’. In an official letter, the Secretary of State commended the…
A group of year 11 students from Thorns Collegiate Academy travelled to Shrewsbury Prison as part of their English Language study theme of Crime and Punishment, in a visit designed to deepen their understanding of the justice system. The excursion…
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy raised over £300 after selling handmade products at this year’s Sandwell Valley Dog Fair, marking a successful public debut for their student-run business, Happiness is Handmade. The Enterprise Club, made up of nine students aged 11 to 14 and supported by teachers, designed, created and sold…
Students at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy were visited by Matthew Orton, Junior Race Team Support Technician at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, as part of a careers-focused session exploring engineering and motorsport pathways. Orton spoke to year 9 and…
Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen has been recognised during a visit by local MP, Alex Ballinger, who met staff and pupils to congratulate them on achieving Music Mark status for 2025-26. The school has now received the national award for a second consecutive year, recognising its commitment…
Wallbrook Primary Academy has been confirmed as an early adopter school in the Government’s national breakfast club programme, which is being introduced in phases across primary schools in England from April 2026. Early adopter schools are part of the first stage of the rollout and…
Students from Shireland CBSO Academy have progressed to the semi-finals of a regional performing arts competition after winning their category at the SHAPE Your Talent auditions in West Bromwich. Year 9 students Zac, Kieran and Ella were awarded first place…
Students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited the University of Oxford as part of a higher education enrichment experience designed to support aspiration and informed progression choices at post-16 and post-18 level. Year 11 students joined the Academy’s Sixth Form for a visit, which included Keble College…
Students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in a residential visit to the Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre, completing a series of physically and mentally demanding outdoor challenges designed to develop resilience and teamwork. The trip saw year 8 and year…
Year 7 students at Shireland CBSO Academy took part in a careers-focused day exploring pathways into professional orchestras, the wider music industry and progression into further and higher education in music. The school welcomed guest speaker Parv Kaur, the UK’s first female dhol drummer,…