Birmingham City Council confirms a record number of pupils received their preferred secondary school places for 2026/27, with 97% offered one of their top six choices and 76% securing their first choice.
A schoolgirl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after falling from height at John Ferneley College in Melton, Leicestershire. Pupils were kept in classrooms as emergency services responded.
The Department for Education announces the expansion of free breakfast clubs to 500 additional primary schools from April, targeting disadvantaged areas and benefiting 300,000 pupils.
Preston Council has approved a comprehensive strategy to increase school capacity, including new primary and secondary provisions, to address rising demand from housing developments and birth rates.
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Worcestershire County Council education chiefs are refusing a £5.7 million government offer that would cancel a new specialist autism school in Malvern, insisting the project will proceed despite potential delays until 2029.
New data reveals the Birmingham primary schools with the lowest first-choice offer rates. Discover the most sought-after schools as the application deadline passes.
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
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A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
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.
