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
Birmingham Primary Schools Rank Among the Top 100 in the UK Sunday, March 1, 2026 birmingham primaryschools education leaforest suttoncoldfield ofsted sundaytimes top100 schoolranking ukschools Several primary schools in Birmingham have achieved outstanding national recognition by ranking among the top 100 primary schools across the UK, placing them among the elite out of approximately 20,000 institutions … 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
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
Latest Midlands Ofsted Ratings Reveal New 'Exceptional' Grade as Inspection System Overhauled Saturday, February 14, 2026 ofsted midlands education inspection schools grades exceptional westmidlands primary standards Schools across the West Midlands have recently received updated ratings under Ofsted’s revamped inspection system, marking a significant change in how educational standards are assessed. Moving away from the traditional … Read More