https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/e-act/Recent content in e-act on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-secondary-school-achieves-rare-exceptional-ofsted-rating-for-attendance/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-secondary-school-achieves-rare-exceptional-ofsted-rating-for-attendance/E-ACT North Birmingham Academy, located in Erdington, has distinguished itself by earning a rare ‘exceptional’ rating for attendance from Ofsted, making it the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive this accolade since the introduction of the new inspection system. This outstanding recognition highlights the school’s innovative and effective strategies designed to ensure pupils attend regularly and remain engaged in their education. Ofsted’s stringent criteria for attendance underscore the importance of consistent school presence in supporting student achievement and well-being.