Larchwood Primary Pupils Take on New Leadership Roles
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
Category : Search result: Worcestershire school
Headmaster's festive Mission Impossible spoof goes viral
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
Birmingham's Outstanding Primary Schools Listed
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
£50m School for Walsall Gets Green Light
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
Explore Chaddesley Corbett: A Historic West Midlands Gem
Discover Chaddesley Corbett, a Worcestershire village with Saxon roots, a 12th-century church, and timeless charm. Plan your countryside escape today.
Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
Student arrested at St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over alleged indecent images. Police and school are cooperating as the investigation continues.
School pupil arrested in indecent images investigation
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over indecent images allegations. Police and school confirm safeguarding is priority. Contact us.
Grimsargh School Wins £25k for Playground Revamp
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
AI for social workers: Council explores tech amid concerns
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Birmingham nursery head absent in 'internal process'
The executive headteacher of two Birmingham nursery schools is absent as the council conducts a confidential internal process. Both schools remain open.
Sunday Times names best West Midlands schools for 2026
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
West Midlands' Best Secondary Schools for 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Billericay girls netball success at Flying Dutchman Cup
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
DfE responds to 'VIP lane' claims over Walsall school
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
100,000+ Free Breakfasts for London Schoolchildren
A partnership between L&Q and Magic Breakfast serves over 100,000 healthy breakfasts to tackle morning hunger in London schools, boosting concentration and learning. See the impact.
Ombersley: A Picturesque West Midlands Winter Village
Discover Ombersley, a Worcestershire village crowned one of the UK's prettiest. With over 150 listed buildings and a tranquil winter charm, it's a perfect festive escape near Birmingham.
Student, 16, killed in Tadcaster minibus crash named
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hague, 16, died in a collision between a minibus and a car in Tadcaster. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after the fatal crash.
Birmingham's 15 Highest-Achieving State Schools Named
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
Billericay pupils' Spanish immersion trip to Murcia
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Billericay Students Earn Prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Students at Mayflower High School in Billericay have been recognised for completing the demanding Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, placing them in an elite national group. Read about their community impact and the MP's celebratory visit.
Ancient Pepper Wood's Remarkable Recovery Story
Discover Pepper Wood, an ancient woodland near Birmingham that was cut down twice for war efforts. See how community care revived this SSSI site into a thriving wildlife haven. Plan your visit today.
Teen attacked on Malvern Hills, police hunt suspect
Police appeal for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted near British Camp on the Malvern Hills. The suspect is described as a white male, around 65, with a brown dog.
Ursuline Prep School's 162 Shoeboxes for Children in Need
Pupils at Ursuline Preparatory School in Warley have collected 162 gift-filled shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse, bringing Christmas joy to children facing hardship globally. Discover how the community made a difference.
Asha's Restaurant Returns to Selly Park Girls' School
Award-winning Birmingham restaurant Asha's delivered a hands-on cookery session to Year 11 pupils at Selly Park Girls' School, aiming to inspire future hospitality careers. Read about the successful community initiative.
Schools urged to trial four-day week to help teachers
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?
Walsall school gets £3k for sports facility revamp
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
25 Birmingham parents caught in school place fraud
A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
Devon auto-enrols 1,300 more children for free school meals
A policy change in Devon automatically enrols eligible children for free school meals, helping over 1,300 more pupils. Discover how this initiative supports families.
£2.6m Wolverhampton School Expansion Plan
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Page 1 of 4