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Fairfax Multi Academy Trust (FMAT) has been shortlisted for Wellbeing Trust of the Year.

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

UK School News - March 5, 2026 0

Rhys Gordon, a Sports Trainer at Sport4Life UK, talsk to Smithls Wood students during the recent half term event.

Smith’s Wood Academy hosts free school holiday club

UK School News - March 2, 2026 0

Smith's Wood Academy Ofsted 2026: Smith's Wood Principal Steve Huntington has been praised by Ofsted for leading the transformation.

Smith’s Wood Academy Ofsted report reveals remarkable turnaround

UK School News - February 27, 2026 0

Smith's Wood athletics stars proudly sport their gold medals.

Smith’s Wood athletics stars head to School Games County Finals

UK School News - February 25, 2026 0

Smith’s Wood Academy choir get VIP invite after festive appearance

UK School News - December 19, 2025 0

Fairfax Academy, Smith's Wood Academy, Bournville All Through School and Erdington Academy have seen attendances rise thanks to a two-year strategy.

Birmingham schools in ‘top ten most improved nationally’ thanks to attendance strategy

UK School News - November 5, 2025 0

New Government data has placed Smith’s Wood Academy as the top improving school in the West Midlands and 15th nationally.

Smith’s Wood School turnaround makes it one of UK’s fastest-improving schools

UK School News - October 20, 2025 0

FMAT Inclusive Sports Day - SEND students from Fairfax Academy, Erdington Academy, Bournville School and Smith’s Wood Academy took part in a first-ever trust-wide Inclusive Sports day.

FMAT Inclusive Sports Day unites students from four schools

UK School News - July 23, 2025 0

The event marked the one-year anniversary of the ATLP Partners Programme.

Barbecue brings together ATLP trustees, advocates and business partners

UK School News - June 29, 2025 0

Smith’s Wood Academy has announced that all new Year 7 children will receive a blazer, tie and PE top for free.

Smith’s Wood Academy free uniforms offer to support local families

UK School News - June 26, 2025 0

The FMAT Schools Conference 2025 featured keynote speakers and workshops to provide valuable insights and advice for staff from four schools.

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

UK School News - January 9, 2025 0

Smith's Wood cooking masterclass - Dean Cole, Senior Head Chef at the Belfry, and Dan Richards, Pastry Chef, gave the students the challenge of cooking a healthy, home-made ‘take away’ meal.

Smith’s Wood cooking masterclass sees Belfry chefs teach students

UK School News - December 9, 2024 0