Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy students explore engineering and manufacturing careers at MAKE UK

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Engineering at Erdington Academy: Students from Erdington Academy explored the exciting possibilities of a future career in engineering, during a visit to one...
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Community

Fairfax Academy Duke of Edinburgh: Students rise to the challenge

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Fairfax Academy Duke of Edinburgh: Intrepid young explorers from Fairfax Academy put their resilience, teamwork and determination to the test during a...
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Bournville School

AI maths tutoring programme at FMAT schools gains national attention

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AI maths tutoring programme: Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is helping to lead the conversation around the use of artificial intelligence in education, demonstrating...
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Community

New Fairfax Academy gym will boost student wellbeing and expand the PE curriculum

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New Fairfax Academy gym: Fairfax Academy has officially unveiled a significant investment in student health and wellbeing which will broaden the school’s...
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Bournville School

Record rise in top GCSE results at Bournville School for 2026

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Bournville GCSE results 2026: It was a celebratory morning yesterday, as Year 11 students at Bournville School received a fantastic set of GCSE...
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar students celebrate excellent GCSE results for 2026

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Handsworth Grammar GCSE Results 2026: Students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results,...
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arts

Arts

Grease is the word! Smith’s Wood Academy stages first school show in 13 years

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Grease at Smith’s Wood: Smith’s Wood Academy transformed into Rydell High this week as talented students prepared to stage Grease, the school’s first show...
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Arts

Our top story tonight: Prime time pupils present the TV news

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Mere Green School TV stars are saying 'move aside' to Bob Warman and Sameena Ali-Khan', because they're taking over the evening news!
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Arts

Stockland Green arts festival inspires pupils to get creative

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A Stockland Green arts festival has helped pupils show their creative side, featuring everything from arts and craft to photography and music.
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Arts

Hundreds return for Fairfax School anniversary reunion

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Former pupils from all across the world returned to take part in the Fairfax School anniversary reunion – and to see a...
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Arts

JOHN WILLMOTT MUSICAL PRODIGY ALFIE BECOMES A LOCKDOWN YOUTUBE STAR

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A 13-year-old John Willmott musical prodigy from Erdington who stunned commuters at Birmingham’s Grand Central with his piano skills has become a...
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Arts

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

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

Fairfax Academy Arts Showcase 2024 – stunning artwork on display

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Fairfax Academy Arts Showcase - Talented A-Level and GCSE art students celebrated their imaginative artwork in a stunning afterschool display.
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Arts

Arthur Terry alumni Jessika returns to inspire students

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Arthur Terry alumni Jessika goes back to school: An up-an-coming pop star inspired students at her old school when she took to...
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community

Community

Plantsbrook School Apprenticeship assemblies – can you help?

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Plantsbrook School Apprenticeship assemblies - A school in Sutton Coldfield is reaching out to Chamber of Commerce members and local businesses to...
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Community

Plantsbrook School Apprenticeship Week sees businesses step forward to support students

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Plantsbrook School Apprenticeship Week - Leaders from local businesses gave up their time to help students understand the benefits of apprenticeships.
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Charity

Plantsbrook School homeless appeal brings flood of donations

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Plantsbrook School homeless appeal: Rough sleepers and people affected by homelessness this Christmas will get an extra helping hand thanks to the...
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Bournville School

FMAT Inclusive Sports Day unites students from four schools

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FMAT Inclusive Sports Day: Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from across four Birmingham schools came together for a challenging...
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Sport

Community

New Fairfax Academy gym will boost student wellbeing and expand the PE curriculum

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New Fairfax Academy gym: Fairfax Academy has officially unveiled a significant investment in student health and wellbeing which will broaden the school’s...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

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Fairfax football kit sponsorship: Triumphant Fairfax Academy soccer stars have thanked a Sutton Coldfield hospital for sponsoring the kit that kicked off their...
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Erdington Academy

Girls at Erdington Academy step up to the crease with new cricket club

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Erdington Academy girls’ cricket: As the legends of women’s cricket limber up for the World Cup, girls at Erdington Academy are taking to...
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Bournville School

Record rise in top GCSE results at Bournville School for 2026

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Bournville GCSE results 2026: It was a celebratory morning yesterday, as Year 11 students at Bournville School received a fantastic set of GCSE...
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King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Handsworth Grammar students celebrate excellent GCSE results for 2026

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Handsworth Grammar GCSE Results 2026: Students at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys are celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results,...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy celebrates strong GCSE results and rising top grades

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Fairfax GCSE results 2026: Students at Sutton Coldfield’s Fairfax Academy - the founding school of the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust - are celebrating another...
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sixth form

Secondary Schools

A Levels celebrations 2026 at The Coleshill School and Sixth Form

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Coleshill School A Levels 2026: Students and staff at The Coleshill School are celebrating a wonderful round of A Level results today.
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Secondary Schools

West Coventry Academy celebrate A Levels and vocational results for 2026

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West Coventry A Levels 2026: Students and staff at West Coventry Academy are overjoyed with wonderful A Level and vocational results today.
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Secondary Schools

The Arthur Terry School celebrates A Levels success for 2026

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Arthur Terry A Levels 2026: The Arthur Terry School is proud to announce another year of excellent results and exciting destinations for...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax Academy students celebrate excellent A Level results for 2026

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Fairfax A Levels 2026: Students in Fairfax Academy’s Sixth Form are today celebrating yet another excellent set of A Level results, with almost...
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VIdeo

Charity

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

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

Perryfields Academy free uniform offer to help struggling families

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

SIGNING SHRUBBERY SCHOOL PUPILS LET THEIR HANDS DO THE TALKING

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

THE ORIGINAL SHRUBBERY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER TRIBUTE UNVEILED BY MP

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