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

Gary Phelps - July 8, 2026 0

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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Smith’s Wood’s female mathematicians crowned winners in Trust’s first maths challenge

Gary Phelps - July 6, 2026 0

Smith’s Wood female mathematicians triumph: A talented all-girl team of mathematicians took home the gold for Smith’s Wood Academy at Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust’s...

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English teacher ‘proud as punch’ as students win FMAT writing competition

Gary Phelps - May 12, 2026 0

FMAT writing competition: Students across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust have been recognised for their creativity and flair after impressing judges in FMAT’s Fabulous Fiction...

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Paralympic legend shares media skills with Smith’s Wood students

Gary Phelps - May 5, 2026 0

Smith’s Wood 4Schools workshop: Students at Smith’s Wood Academy hoping to kick-start a career in broadcasting got behind the microphone to commentate with...

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FMAT STEM students go behind the scenes at Donington Park motorsport visit

Gary Phelps - April 23, 2026 0

FMAT Donington Park visit: Students from across the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust enjoyed a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes at a major...

Events

Smith’s Wood Big Ideas team reaches final with flood alert concept

Gary Phelps - April 8, 2026 0

Smith’s Wood Big Ideas: Smith’s Wood Academy is celebrating after a team of Year 7 innovators secured a place in the 2026 Big...

Bournville School

Academy Trust hosts uplifting conference focused on helping every student thrive

Gary Phelps - March 17, 2026 0

Hundreds of colleagues from across Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust’s four schools came together at Villa Park for an inspirational day of learning, collaboration...

Bournville School

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust gets national recognition for its commitment to wellbeing

Gary Phelps - March 5, 2026 0

Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust (FMAT) has been shortlisted for Wellbeing Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026, a national celebration...

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Smith’s Wood Academy hosts free school holiday club

Gary Phelps - March 2, 2026 0

Students at Smith’s Wood Academy hit the ground running at the school’s new half term sports provision. The school,...

Ofsted/Results

Smith’s Wood Academy Ofsted report reveals remarkable turnaround

Gary Phelps - February 27, 2026 0

Smith’s Wood Academy has improved more than any other school in the country, after years of work trying to turn its fortunes...

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Big-hearted barber offers free haircuts at Erdington Academy

Gary Phelps - July 20, 2026 0

Free haircuts at Erdington Academy: Erdington Academy students from low-income families are being offered free haircuts by a former pupil – who wants...

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Ade Adepitan opens new Fairfax Academy sensory room

Gary Phelps - July 16, 2026 0

Fairfax Academy sensory room: Former Paralympian and Birmingham City University Chancellor Ade Adepitan officially opened a new sensory room at Fairfax Academy –...

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Another international Erdington Academy drama trip secured for 2027

Gary Phelps - July 15, 2026 0

Erdington Academy drama trip: Year 10 drama students at Erdington Academy can look forward to another international trip next year, after the academy’s...

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Erdington students serve afternoon tea at the Belfry Hotel & Resort

Gary Phelps - July 14, 2026 0

Erdington students serve afternoon tea: Erdington Academy students rounded off a week-long work experience placement at The Belfry Hotel & Resort by serving...