Ofsted Confirms Outstanding Rating for Prestigious Old Swinford Hospital School in Stourbridge Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ofsted boarding education inspection excellence stourbridge school pupils mentoring leadership Ofsted has completed a fresh inspection of Old Swinford Hospital School, one of the West Midlands’ most esteemed and academically accomplished institutions. Located in Stourbridge, this fee-paying boarding school draws some … 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
HMRC Begins Sending Letters Alerting Parents to £1,406 Child Benefit Boost Sunday, May 10, 2026 hmrc childbenefit education parents payments tax training claim teenagers benefits HMRC has commenced sending letters to parents warning them about the risk of losing Child Benefit payments totaling £1,406.60 per year. Starting from May 8, these reminder letters have been sent to families with children aged … 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
Walsall School Excels Amidst High Deprivation and Crime in the Midlands Saturday, May 9, 2026 walsall education ofsted achievement leadership deprivation primaryschool westmidlands reedswood community A primary school in Walsall has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first in the Midlands to receive ‘exceptional’ ratings under Ofsted’s new inspection framework. This achievement stands out, particularly … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Honored as Midlands School of the Year Saturday, May 9, 2026 education birmingham primary academy school ranking midlands kittsgreen achievement award Lea Forest Primary Academy, located in Kitts Green, Birmingham, has been celebrated as the Midlands School of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s commitment to excellence in education and its … Read More