Smith's Wood Academy in north Solihull has undergone a rapid transformation, with Ofsted inspectors praising significant improvements in attendance, behavior, and leadership after previous struggles with bullying and truancy.
Three schools in the West Midlands have become some of the first in the region to receive the new 'strong standard' rating under Ofsted's revamped inspection system, which replaces single-word grades with detailed area assessments.
Walsall Studio School alerts parents about a dangerous social media trend encouraging organized fights between pupils from different schools, which has spread from London to the West Midlands.
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais was placed in lockdown following threatening phone calls. Police confirmed attendance, with no injuries reported and all pupils safe.
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Parents at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill are protesting alongside teachers' strikes, warning pupils face just eight full days of learning this term amid a pay dispute with Birmingham City Council.
Three Birmingham primary schools have been named among the top 100 in the entire United Kingdom, with Lea Forest Primary achieving a remarkable top 10 position.
A four-year-old boy at Holyhead Primary Academy was left upset after watching classmates with perfect attendance enjoy an ice-cream party he couldn't join, sparking debate about reward systems.
A headteacher in Sutton Coldfield has alerted parents about social media messages encouraging pupils to gather in the town centre for a planned 'school war' after classes.
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys in Birmingham receives high praise from the Good School Guide for its curriculum, student care, and community ethos.
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Chase High School in Westcliff held assemblies and staff training sessions on racism and unconscious bias, urging the entire school community to reflect on language and challenge bias to ensure all members feel respected and supported.
On the Beach proposes consolidating inset days into weeks to reduce term-time absences and help families access cheaper off-peak holiday deals, amid rising fines and costs.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood held Aspirations Week, featuring art projects and career talks to encourage pupils to dream big and explore diverse professions.
A Midlands teacher has been indefinitely banned from the profession after admitting to a sexual relationship with a pupil in 2003 and lying about it to a recent employer, with a panel citing serious misconduct.
Kaodi O'Loughlin Campbell has been struck off after admitting inappropriate communication with a boy from a special school, including telling him to delete messages.
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Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, operating at less than 10% capacity with just 12 pupils, faces closure due to financial unsustainability and declining enrollment, despite community opposition.
Haberdashers' Monmouth School Head Melvyn Roffe receives an MBE from HRH The Princess Royal, honouring his lifelong dedication to education and community engagement.
The Department for Education has submitted plans to demolish most of Fortis Academy in Great Barr, citing buildings as 'life-expired' and unfit for modern teaching. The redevelopment is part of the national School Rebuilding Programme.
The Department for Education has released final Attainment 8 scores for Birmingham secondary schools based on 2025 GCSE results, ranking the top 12 performers.
St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston has been crowned the best comprehensive school in the Midlands, topping the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 list with an outstanding Ofsted rating.
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Thousands of Birmingham parents have been fined for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with over 11,600 penalties issued in recent months despite increased fines.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 highlights top comprehensive schools in the Midlands, recognizing their achievements despite facing greater challenges than selective institutions.
Schools across the West Midlands have received new Ofsted ratings under a revamped inspection framework, with no institutions achieving the top 'exceptional' grade in the latest batch.
A Huddersfield teacher has been indefinitely prohibited from teaching after admitting to attending school under the influence of alcohol on multiple occasions, with a panel citing insufficient remorse.
Walsall Council has approved a £1 million contribution and a 125-year lease for a new £50 million free school on Reedswood Park woodland, the first school to open in the area in over 40 years.
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The head of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, has branded the traditional six-week summer break as 'bizarre' and called for schools to consider moving or shortening it, citing low annual school attendance percentages.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary in Margate hosted an immersive maths escape room for NSPCC Number Day, engaging pupils in collaborative problem-solving and themed activities to support the charity's vital work.
Chilton Primary and Upton Junior School in Kent celebrated NSPCC Number Day 2026 with Countdown-style quizzes, creative costumes, and maths activities, raising funds for charity.
St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford stages its largest ever production with 105 cast members from Years 7 to 13, showcasing a surge in drama participation and curriculum development.
Birmingham parents face a sharp rise in fines for term-time holidays, with 12,800 penalties issued in 2024/25. Explore the national trend and regional disparities in school absence enforcement.
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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée School in Jersey. Staff acted swiftly to restrain the teenager, with one pupil sustaining a minor hand injury.
