How E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Transformed into an Ofsted 'Exceptional' School Monday, April 27, 2026 ofsted birmingham education attendance behaviour schoolculture leadership inclusion transformation support E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has achieved a rare ‘exceptional’ rating from Ofsted after a dramatic transformation in behaviour, attendance, and school culture. Just a few years ago, the academy … Read More
Birmingham's Waverley Studio College Ranks Among UK's Lowest for Student Attendance Tuesday, April 21, 2026 birmingham attendance absence education students schools unauthorised uk performance challenge Waverley Studio College in Birmingham has been identified as one of the schools in the United Kingdom with the poorest attendance rates for the academic year 2024/25. The college recorded an unauthorised absence rate of … Read More
Ex-Barrister Revitalizes Birmingham School, Slashing Suspensions and Introducing Phone Policy Sunday, April 5, 2026 education birmingham leadership discipline attendance gcse schoolimprovement suspensions behaviour technology When Rash Rahman took the helm as headteacher at Shenley Academy in September, he faced a school grappling with serious challenges: rampant absenteeism, students wandering corridors during lessons, widespread mobile phone … Read More
Ofsted Praises Bishop Challoner Catholic College as One of Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Monday, March 9, 2026 bishopchalloner ofsted birmingham secondaryschool education inspection attendance behaviour leadership comprehensive Ofsted has released its latest evaluation following a visit to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, a secondary school in Birmingham consistently recognized among the city’s top comprehensive schools. Located in Kings … Read More
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
Four-Year-Old 'Heartbroken' After Missing Out on School Attendance Ice-Cream Party Saturday, February 28, 2026 attendance rewards education inclusion children welfare school compassion sensitivity wellbeing A four-year-old boy was left feeling “heartbroken” after being told to watch his classmates enjoy an ice-cream party at Holyhead Primary Academy in Sandwell — a reward given to students with perfect attendance. … Read More