Ofsted Reports Positive Progress at Jewellery Quarter Academy Following Earlier 'Inadequate' Rating Tuesday, May 26, 2026 ofsted birmingham education schools inspection attendance behaviour leadership improvement send Ofsted inspectors have provided an encouraging update after revisiting Jewellery Quarter Academy, one of Birmingham’s previously lowest-rated secondary schools. The school, which serves approximately 500 students, was rated … Read More
'Trailblazing' Birmingham School Recognized for Outstanding Attendance Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham education attendance ofsted behaviour academy secondary performance schools westmidlands E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has been praised for its exceptional attendance rates, placing it among the top-performing secondary schools in the city and beyond. Leaders at the school have been … Read More
Ofsted Reports Positive Changes at Shire Oak Academy in West Midlands Sunday, May 10, 2026 ofsted education attendance behaviour leadership inspection schools improvement westmidlands walsall Shire Oak Academy in Walsall, once rated among the worst secondary schools in the West Midlands, is showing clear signs of improvement following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, which has around 1,300 pupils, was … Read More
Birmingham’s Quietest Streets: Where Residents Enjoy Peaceful, Safe Nights Sunday, May 10, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime sutton safety residents neighbourhoods peaceful suttoncoldfield Birmingham’s most tranquil neighbourhoods, where residents rarely experience crime or antisocial behaviour (ASB), have been identified. These peaceful streets offer a stark contrast to other parts of the city where nuisance … Read More
Solihull Council Penalized for Unreasonable Conduct in Shirley Planning Appeal Saturday, May 2, 2026 solihull council planning appeal costs unreasonable behaviour extension shirley inspector A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council … Read More
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