Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools Named 'Very Good'
The Telegraph's new league table rates Birmingham secondary schools, with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys scoring 39/40 and 20 schools named 'very good'.
Category : School News
Birmingham School Fails Hygiene Inspection, Ordered to Improve
Aston University Engineering Academy in Birmingham has been ordered to improve hygiene after scoring two out of five in a food hygiene inspection, with cleanliness and facility conditions cited as areas needing improvement.
Free Kids Gardening Workshops at Dobbies Derby This July
Dobbies' Derby store hosts free Little Seedlings Club and Gabby's Dollhouse workshops in July, teaching children about water, wildlife, and gardening through fun, hands-on activities.
Students shine at Urdd National Eisteddfod awards
Llandrillo Menai students win top awards at the Urdd National Eisteddfod, including musical theatre, fashion, literature, and public speaking competitions.
Local Students Win Top Prizes at National STEM Competition
Six local students won top prizes at The Big Bang Competition, with others as runners-up. Projects included a floating farm design and self-cleaning surfaces.
Cardiff Student Wins Top Prize at UK Science Competition
Oleksandr Zhuravel from Fitzalan High School won the Intermediate Science award at The Big Bang Competition for his project on reducing microplastic pollution from laundry.
75% of Parents Attached to Childhood Toys
A new survey reveals that 75% of parents still have emotional attachments to their childhood toys, with many keeping them for decades.
Birmingham Schools Excel in New League Table Rankings
Several Birmingham secondary schools have been ranked among the best in England in a new league table by The Telegraph, with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys scoring 39/40.
Birmingham School Gets Rare Exceptional Ofsted Rating (09.06.2026)
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' Ofsted rating for its outstanding attendance strategies.
Top West Midlands Schools Thrive in Poverty Area
Two primary schools in Walsall, Goldsmith Primary Academy and Reedswood E-ACT Academy, have received exceptional Ofsted ratings despite being in one of the UK's worst child poverty areas.
Birmingham Headteacher on Ofsted Progress Visit
Headteacher of Star King Solomon Academy in Birmingham welcomes Ofsted recognition of improvements after being rated inadequate 18 months ago.
Ofsted Awards 'Strong Standard' to Birmingham Schools
Ofsted has awarded new 'strong standard' ratings to several schools in Birmingham and the West Midlands, reflecting strong performance in key areas under the updated inspection framework.
North Birmingham Academy Gets Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating
North Birmingham Academy is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' rating from Ofsted for its trailblazing attendance strategies.
Parents Face £80 Fines for Term-Time Holidays
Parents warned of fines for taking children out of school during term time for holidays, with average savings of £567 but risk of £80 penalties.
Walsall Primary School Demolition Approved
Bloxwich Primary Academy in Walsall will be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey building, increasing capacity from 447 to 472 pupils, after DfE deemed it in poor condition.
School Numbers Fall in West Midlands, One Area Bucks Trend
Student numbers in West Midlands schools have dropped significantly, but one area sees an increase. Find out which areas are affected and why.
Molly-Mae Hints at Newborn's Name with Tommy Fury
Molly-Mae Hague hints at her newborn's name, saying it may be mispronounced. She and Tommy Fury welcome second child, making daughter Bambi a big sister.
Sunningdale School Opens Transformed Library
Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Sunningdale has unveiled a beautifully transformed library with a two-storey treehouse, new bookcases, and a calming mural, funded by donations and Abri Homes.
Love Island 2026's Sean Fitzgerald: Age, Job, Instagram
Meet Sean Fitzgerald, the 25-year-old Irish primary school teacher and Gaelic footballer turning heads in Love Island 2026. Learn about his age, job, Instagram, and viral backstory.
Solihull School Closes Over Cost-of-Living Pressures
Ruckleigh School in Solihull will shut in July after 69 years, citing cost-of-living pressures, falling pupil numbers, and VAT on fees as insurmountable challenges.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Gets Top Ofsted Grades
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College in Aldridge, Walsall, earned 'strong standard' ratings in five Ofsted areas, placing it among the best secondary schools in the West Midlands.
Author Patrice Lawrence Inspires Birmingham Students
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence visited Birmingham schools to motivate students with her writing journey and insights into storytelling.
Davis: Told to Leave Blues, Promised New Deal in 24 Hours
Birmingham City's David Davis reveals he was told to leave in 2017 before being promised a new contract within 24 hours after a failed Alex Song deal.
Weoley Castle Primary Among Best in Midlands After Ofsted
Northfield Manor Primary Academy in Weoley Castle has been rated 'strong standard' in all seven Ofsted inspection areas, placing it among the top schools in the Midlands.
King Edward VI School Named Midlands State School of Year
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the best state school in the Midlands and 12th nationally by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
DWP to give pre-2016 retirees extra £439 in state pension
State pensioners who retired before 2016 will receive an extra £439 per year as DWP increases Additional State Pension payments from April 6.
Lea Forest Primary Named Birmingham's Best School
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Kitts Green has been named the best primary school in Birmingham and 10th in England by the Sunday Times, despite being in a deprived area.
Ofsted: Jewellery Quarter Academy Shows Improvement
Ofsted inspectors report encouraging signs of improvement at Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Academy, noting better attendance and behaviour after a monitoring visit.
Rochdale Churches' Weekend Events and Services
This week's Rochdale Faith News features Trinity Sunday services, concerts, medieval fayre, and community events at St Mary's, St Luke's, St Chad's, and more.
Walsall School Named Among Best in Midlands by Ofsted
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College in Aldridge receives 'strong standard' ratings in five of six categories, praised for pupil achievement and attendance.
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