Turnaround for North Solihull School Once Marred by Fights and Bullying Tuesday, March 3, 2026 smithswoodacademy solihull education ofsted schoolimprovement bullying leadership gcse attendance studentbehavior Smith’s Wood Academy in Solihull has undergone a remarkable transformation, earning praise from Ofsted inspectors after years of challenges. Just three years ago, the secondary school, serving nearly 900 pupils from Chelmsley … Read More
Midlands Schools Among First to Earn New ‘Strong’ Rating from Ofsted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ofsted education midlands schools inspection ratings achievement curriculum leadership inclusion Schools in the West Midlands are among the first to receive inspection ratings under Ofsted’s newly revamped grading system. The education watchdog has replaced its previous ratings—such as ‘outstanding’ and … Read More
Midland’s Great Alne Primary with Just 12 Pupils Faces Possible Closure Sunday, February 22, 2026 education schoolclosure warwickshire enrollment ofsted leadership funding primaryschool community send Great Alne Primary School in Warwickshire, a small Midland institution with a capacity for 112 pupils, currently educates just 12 children—less than 10% of its capacity. Following a recent inspection rating the school as … Read More
Unai Emery Fires ‘Never Give Up’ Rallying Cry as Aston Villa Chase Premier League Glory Friday, February 20, 2026 astonvilla unaiemery premierleague football villapark championsleague arsenal mancity soccer leadership sport Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is defiantly optimistic as his side sits proudly in third place in the Premier League, with just 12 matches left in the season. Despite some recent setbacks, Emery insists that Villa’s strong … Read More
St Paul’s School for Girls Named Best Comprehensive in the Midlands Wednesday, February 18, 2026 comprehensive education stpauls midlands birmingham ofsted outstanding school leadership inclusion St Paul’s School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been named the best comprehensive school in the Midlands. The accolade comes from the highly respected Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, where the school … Read More
Top Midlands Comprehensive Schools Recognised in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 Sunday, February 15, 2026 midlands comprehensive education schools parentpower westmidlands stpauls ardenacademy challenges leadership The Midlands' leading comprehensive schools, known for consistently outperforming expectations, have been highlighted in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. These schools deserve recognition for their … Read More