ATLP Partners Programme event provides a ‘braw’ night out for Burns Night

ATLP Partners Programme event: The sound of bagpipes and the smell of freshly cooked haggis filled ATLP’s newest school this week, when...

Ambitious Bournville School production re-imagines classic fairy tale

An ambitious Bournville School production, crafted over months by students and staff, put two of literature’s best-known brothers on trial – with...

Fairfax Charity Week 2025 reaches hair-raising conclusion as staff brave leg waxing challenge

Fairfax Charity Week 2025: A week of fundraising at a caring Sutton Coldfield school came to a hair-raising end when...

ERDINGTON ACADEMY MENTORS SCHEME IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE

Erdington Academy mentors scheme: A pioneering scheme at a Birmingham Academy is delivering big results – by focussing on the little things.

FMAT Schools Conference 2025 provides valuable insights for hundreds of school staff

FMAT Schools Conference 2025: More than 500 delegates from across four schools started 2025 by attending an inspirational conference to hear expert...

Mere Green tech stars make history at showcase event

Mere Green tech stars: Six talented students are set to make memories that will last a lifetime when they attend a futuristic...

arts

FAIRFAX EISTEDDFOD 2019 – STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE BEST OF BRITISH

In the Fairfax Eisteddfod 2019 students at the Sutton Coldfield school celebrated all things British in a colourful and patriotic two-night festival...

Ambitious Bournville School production re-imagines classic fairy tale

An ambitious Bournville School production, crafted over months by students and staff, put two of literature’s best-known brothers on trial – with...

Collages decorate school to mark Black History Month

A John Willmott Black History project saw students at the Sutton school create powerful images of inspirational black figures - and learn...

Perryfields Academy Aladdin musical wows audiences

Perryfields students have been working on their production of Aladdin since last October. Perryfields Academy Aladdin musical: Talented...

ATLP creative careers spotlight gives students a glimpse of life in creative sector

ATLP creative careers spotlight: More than 250 students from eight different schools had a fascinating insight into life in the creative industries...

West Coventry Academy writers see their work featured in anthology

West Coventry Academy writers who penned creepy Gothic tales have become published authors, after taking part in a writing programme run by...

UNITED NATIONS OF CHRISTMAS FOR PUPILS’ FESTIVE SHOW

Town Junior School's Christmas show saw pupils discover how youngsters around the world celebrate the festive season in a globe-trotting festive production.

TALENTED JOHN WILLMOTT QUARTET FILL THE AIRWAVES FOR RADIO STAR’S VISIT

A talented John Willmott quartet provided the musical accompaniment when radio star Jeremy Vine appeared at the Town Hall.

community

JOHN WILLMOTT SCHOOL CONSULTATION ON ‘ROYAL’ NAME CHANGE PROPOSALS

JOHN WILLMOTT SCHOOL CONSULTATION: A Sutton Coldfield school has launched a consultation with parents, students, staff and the community on the next...

Bournville School Careers Fair – Students inspired by biggest ever event

Bournville School Careers Fair: Hundreds of students got an inspirational glimpse of life beyond the classroom when they connected with employers, universities...

Harry secures apprenticeship through Vesey partnership scheme

The Bishop Vesey Corporate Partnership has helped a talented student from the grammar school win a coveted accountancy apprenticeship.

Plantsbrook Design Technology students build their skills with trip to IKEA

Plantsbrook Design Technology students were set a creative challenge when they visited a popular furniture store to learn about sustainability and customer...

Sport

Coleshill School basketball stars are inspiration to their students

Coleshill School basketball stars - Two star members of staff from the Coleshill School swapped the classroom for the basketball court last...

Coleshill School racing star Jensen has the drive to succeed

Coleshill School racing star: A talented young driver from The Coleshill School is in pole position for a successful career in the...

Fairfax Table Cricket team are batting for glory at Lords

Fairfax Table Cricket team aim for the top - A dedicated team of table cricketers are hoping to hit the opposition for...

ofsted/results

St Chad’s Ofsted 2025 – Primary praised by inspector as a ‘welcoming place where pupils thrive’

St Chad’s Ofsted 2025: The proud Head of a Lichfield primary school said a glowing Ofsted report prompted an emotional response from...

Coton Green Ofsted 2024 – School celebrates after extremely positive report

Coton Green Ofsted 2024: The headteacher of Coton Green Primary School has spoken of his pride after an extremely positive Ofsted Report...

West Coventry GCSE 2024 – record number of highest grades

West Coventry GCSE 2024: Students at West Coventry Academy have received record numbers of the very highest GCSE grades. 

sixth form

Fairfax Academy Shakespeare Festival: Students give classic a twenties twist

Fairfax Academy Shakespeare Festival: Talented young actors gave the Bard’s Macbeth a gangster makeover when they performed the iconic tragedy at Birmingham’s...

ATLP Futures Readiness Seminar: Business leaders back Trust’s pioneering AI programme

ATLP Futures Readiness Seminar: Birmingham’s Millennium Point provided the perfect venue to unveil a ground-breaking programme which aims to prepare students across...

FMAT schools showcase 2024 – Fairfax students shine on iconic stage

FMAT schools showcase 2024: Students from Fairfax Academy took to the prestigious stage of Birmingham University’s iconic Elgar Concert Hall, in a...

Fairfax Academy Languages Week has students talking

Fairfax Academy Languages Week: From ‘Guten Tag’ to ‘Bonjour’, and from ‘Hola’ to ‘Ciao’, students at Fairfax Academy said ‘hello’ to five...

VIdeo

Hill West bee girls Isla and Emilie create a buzz with smoothie stall

Two enterprising Hill West bee girls created a buzz when they set up a stand selling refreshing smoothies to raise cash for...

Perryfields Academy free uniform offer to help struggling families

Perryfields Academy free uniform scheme: A Black Country secondary school is set to help families during the cost of living crisis –...

SIGNING SHRUBBERY SCHOOL PUPILS LET THEIR HANDS DO THE TALKING

Signing Shrubbery School pupils have been taught a handy new skill – by learning sign language. Pupils at the...

THE ORIGINAL SHRUBBERY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER TRIBUTE UNVEILED BY MP

The original Shrubbery School headteacher who founded the independent school has been remembered with a newly-refurbished building...