Several Birmingham schools are closing on March 19 and 20, 2026, to allow pupils and staff to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. A list of confirmed closures includes Bordesley Green Girls' College and Ark Boulton Academy.
Multiple Birmingham schools will close this week as students and staff observe Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Dates vary based on moon sightings, with closures confirmed for March 19-20, 2026.
Warren Farm Primary School in Kingstanding received a zero-star food hygiene rating in January, but parents were only informed over a month later after a reinspection upgraded it to five stars.
Several comprehensive schools in the West Midlands, including St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston, have been celebrated in the Sunday Times 2026 rankings for being among the top 300 in the entire country.
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A schoolgirl stabbed at Thorpe St Andrew School has spoken out on social media, revealing she didn't know her attacker. The incident triggered a three-hour lockdown with armed police response.
Midlands schools receive new inspection grades as Ofsted overhauls its system, replacing one-word ratings with detailed area assessments for a fairer evaluation.
Nationwide Building Society introduces a national accreditation for primary and secondary school teachers to boost financial education, developed with Visa, aiming to enhance money skills for children.
Brockington College in Enderby launches review after upsetting incident where students fell during exit, causing a backlog and pushing at PE gates.
Roger Towersey, a geography teacher, has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending money to a former student and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable pupils.
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Mayflower High School in Billericay has seen a dramatic surge in student involvement after introducing drama to the curriculum, with over 100 students auditioning for a production of Oliver Junior.
Pupils at Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood dressed as Roald Dahl characters and enjoyed book-themed activities, continuing a tradition of grand World Book Day events after a positive Ofsted report.
Market Field School in Elmstead Market is working towards the Rainbow Flag Award, launching a Pride Club and reviewing its curriculum to celebrate diversity and support LGBTQ+ pupils.
LIPA School in Liverpool was closed after receiving bomb and harm threats, with police investigating similar malicious communications at multiple schools across Merseyside.
A 47-year-old teacher from a Birmingham primary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault involving a child. The school confirms the teacher is not currently working while police investigations continue.
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Science instructor Ramesh Mal has been prohibited from teaching after a panel found he engaged in repeated violent behaviour against women, including an attack during lockdown.
Erdington Academy reassures parents after two arrests over fabricated social media posts encouraging violence between rival schools. Police confirm no actual incidents reported despite online trend.
Young digital leaders at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood are pioneering new tech initiatives, including robotics and AI, after a research trip to the Bett Show in London.
Year 12 and 13 students from Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea were treated to a celebratory breakfast at Toby Carvery for achieving top attendance levels since September, highlighting the link between attendance and academic success.
Year 1 pupils at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood immersed themselves in history with a hands-on workshop recreating life during the Great Fire of London, learning traditional crafts and historical skills.
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Sandra Smyth has retired from her role in the school restaurant at Cockshut Hill School after 36 years of dedicated service, having joined in 1989. She served meals to generations of learners and was celebrated with gifts from the school community.
Norton Canes High School implemented a precautionary lockdown after an unidentified man posing as a workman entered the grounds. Police conducted thorough checks and confirmed the site was safe.
A bitter dispute at Colebourne Primary School in Hodge Hill has reached a critical juncture, with 15 strike days already completed and nine more planned before Easter. Parents express exhaustion as negotiations continue.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
