Sunday Times names best West Midlands schools for 2026
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
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Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
West Midlands' Best Secondary Schools for 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Billericay girls netball success at Flying Dutchman Cup
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
DfE responds to 'VIP lane' claims over Walsall school
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
Birmingham's 15 Highest-Achieving State Schools Named
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
Billericay pupils' Spanish immersion trip to Murcia
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Asha's Restaurant Returns to Selly Park Girls' School
Award-winning Birmingham restaurant Asha's delivered a hands-on cookery session to Year 11 pupils at Selly Park Girls' School, aiming to inspire future hospitality careers. Read about the successful community initiative.
Strictly Confirms New High-Stakes Quarter-Final Challenge
Strictly Come Dancing confirms a brand new high-stakes challenge for the Musicals Week quarter-final after the Instant Dance's success. Find out what's next for the five remaining couples!
Strictly fans: Alex Kingston exit due to injury
Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Alex Kingston's elimination was health-related, not based on her dance performance. The actress had been battling physical issues throughout the competition.
Alex Kingston eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Actress Alex Kingston is the eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after admitting her body was 'really suffering' from the intense training. Read her emotional exit interview.
Balvinder Sopal sets new Strictly dance-off record
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
25 Birmingham parents caught in school place fraud
A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leaked, fans devastated
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 results have been leaked online, leaving fans devastated as a potential finalist is eliminated before the quarter-final. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
Balvinder Sopal's witty dance-off remark to Strictly judges
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal made a hilarious dig about her four dance-off appearances on Strictly Come Dancing after facing critique from Anton du Beke. Read the full story.
Karen Carney's perfect Strictly score wows judges
Strictly's Karen Carney receives a perfect 40 and a standing ovation for her Couples Choice dance. Judges say the footballer-turned-pundit could win the Glitterball trophy.
£2.6m Wolverhampton School Expansion Plan
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Solihull school's Ofsted triumph after improvement order
St Alphege CE School in Solihull achieves top Ofsted rating just years after being told to improve. Discover how leadership and community transformed this West Midlands school.
Free Dance Classes Fight Loneliness in Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
Tesco's 'phenomenal' free fruit and veg for schools
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
MP slams £50m Walsall school as 'in wrong place'
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz questions the controversial Reedswood Park free school project, citing accessibility issues and a 'covid VIP lane' selection process. Discover why this £50m investment faces local opposition.
Cheshire school closes due to flu-like illness outbreak
Congleton High School in Cheshire is closed for a deep clean following a flu-like illness outbreak causing high student absences. Remote learning is in place.
£1,500 boost for Alconbury School's forest area
Alconbury C of E Primary School receives a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to fund its new forest school area, enhancing outdoor learning for pupils.
Teenager dies after falling ill on school bus
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
Brentwood School Building Project Fails, MP Angry
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Police hunt dance thief after bizarre phone theft
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
Strictly's 'Instant Dance' First in Show History
Strictly Come Dancing announces a terrifying 'instant dance' first for the remaining six celebrities. Find out what shocking twist awaits next week.
Prince George's Secondary School Decision Already Made
Royal expert Jennie Bond reveals Prince George's secondary school for 2026 is likely decided. Discover how Kate Middleton balances royal duties with parenting.
Third Strictly star injured, threatening show place
Strictly Come Dancing faces a new injury crisis as Alex Kingston performs with a dislocated rib, following La Voix's exit. Will she continue?
Strictly Come Dancing: La Voix Quits Due to Injury
Strictly Come Dancing sees La Voix quit series 23 due to a training injury, forcing major schedule changes including the scrapping of the dance-off. Discover all the latest exits.
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