Wolverhampton School Gets £3m Expansion for 150 Places
The Khalsa Academy in Bilston will undergo a £3 million expansion, creating 150 new pupil places, 30 sixth form spots, and a 20-place SEND unit for speech and language needs.
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Coombeshead Academy Wins National Anti-Racism Music Award
Year 10 students from Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot have been honoured in the 2026 Show Racism the Red Card School Competition for their original song 'Connected', earning a prestigious award ceremony at a Premier League ground.
Easter Revision Trap: Unstructured Study Fails Students
Many GCSE and A-level students are falling into an unstructured revision trap this Easter, risking exam results. Structured courses like MyEdSpace offer a solution to keep learning focused and effective.
Teacher Saves Choking Student with Swift Action at Lunch
A kindergarten teacher in Louisiana noticed tears on a student's face and discovered he was choking on an apple. She performed a life-saving maneuver she learned from her husband, successfully dislodging the food and saving the child's life.
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Smith's Wood Academy: England's Most Improved School
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has achieved the title of England's most improved school, with Ofsted inspectors reporting key areas like leadership and behaviour now meeting expected standards after a remarkable turnaround from an 'inadequate' rating.
Easter Revision Shift: Structured Support Gains Popularity
Thousands of students are opting for structured revision courses ahead of GCSE and A-level exams, with platforms like MyEdSpace offering live lessons and exam insights. Parents weigh independent study against guided support for better outcomes.
Holy Rosary Academy Marks 60th Anniversary with Celebrations
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Burton is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a tea party and Mass. An ex-pupil who has worked there for over 30 years shares fond memories of the school's history and community spirit.
School Lockdown After Man Spotted, Pupils Upset
A primary school in Lancashire was placed in lockdown after a suspicious man approached the reception and ran onto the field, climbing a fence. Police detained him, and some pupils were left upset.
Chase High School Exits Special Measures After Ofsted Praise
Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea has been removed from special measures after an Ofsted inspection praised its progress in attendance, behaviour, inclusion, leadership, and personal development.
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Solihull School's Transformation: From Unsafe to Most Improved
Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming England's most improved school after being in special measures just three years ago.
Birmingham School Shuts Over Knife Incident Reports
Waseley Hills High School in Rubery, Birmingham, closed on March 23, 2026, due to an ongoing incident involving reports of a man with a knife, as confirmed by police and school authorities.
Schools Lockdown Lifted After Scissors Incident in Rubery
Two schools in Rubery were placed on lockdown after reports of a man with a knife, but police confirmed it was a construction worker safely disposing of scissors found outside.
Teacher Banned for Declaring Love to Pupil
A teacher at a £30,000-a-year boarding school has been banned indefinitely after repeatedly telling a pupil 'I love you' and sending inappropriate messages.
Five Birmingham Schools Named Among UK's Top State Secondaries
Five Birmingham schools have been recognized in a national ranking of the best state secondary schools in the UK, highlighting educational excellence in the region.
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West Midlands Schools Get New Ofsted 'Strong' Ratings
Several schools in the West Midlands have been awarded the new 'strong standard' rating by Ofsted following a major overhaul of the inspection system that replaces one-word judgments with detailed area assessments.
Lifton Academy Chicks Boost Hands-On Learning and Inclusion
Pupils at Lifton Community Academy are enjoying new chicks that arrived during British Science Week, providing hands-on animal experiences, life cycle education, and responsibility development, especially benefiting nurture groups and SEND pupils.
Teacher Banned for Explicit Texts from School Toilets
A primary school teacher from Edisford Primary School in Clitheroe has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after admitting to sending sexually explicit content from school premises while children were present.
Birmingham Schools Announce Eid al-Fitr Closures
Several Birmingham schools are closing on March 19 and 20, 2026, to allow pupils and staff to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. A list of confirmed closures includes Bordesley Green Girls' College and Ark Boulton Academy.
Birmingham Schools Close for Eid al-Fitr - Full List
Multiple Birmingham schools will close this week as students and staff observe Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Dates vary based on moon sightings, with closures confirmed for March 19-20, 2026.
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Birmingham School Kitchen Zero Hygiene Rating, Parents Not Told
Warren Farm Primary School in Kingstanding received a zero-star food hygiene rating in January, but parents were only informed over a month later after a reinspection upgraded it to five stars.
Birmingham Schools Among UK's Top 300 Comprehensive Rankings
Several comprehensive schools in the West Midlands, including St Paul's School for Girls in Edgbaston, have been celebrated in the Sunday Times 2026 rankings for being among the top 300 in the entire country.
School Stabbing Victim Says 'I Did Not Know This Boy'
A schoolgirl stabbed at Thorpe St Andrew School has spoken out on social media, revealing she didn't know her attacker. The incident triggered a three-hour lockdown with armed police response.
Ofsted's New Grading System Impacts Midlands Schools
Midlands schools receive new inspection grades as Ofsted overhauls its system, replacing one-word ratings with detailed area assessments for a fairer evaluation.
Nationwide Launches First UK Teacher Financial Education Accreditation
Nationwide Building Society introduces a national accreditation for primary and secondary school teachers to boost financial education, developed with Visa, aiming to enhance money skills for children.
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Student 'Pile-Up' at Midlands School Gates Prompts Review
Brockington College in Enderby launches review after upsetting incident where students fell during exit, causing a backlog and pushing at PE gates.
Teacher Banned for Sending £500 to Ex-Pupil and Fast Food
Roger Towersey, a geography teacher, has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending money to a former student and spending £1,000 on fast food for vulnerable pupils.
Drama Curriculum Sparks Student Participation at Mayflower High
Mayflower High School in Billericay has seen a dramatic surge in student involvement after introducing drama to the curriculum, with over 100 students auditioning for a production of Oliver Junior.
Hogarth Primary's Roald Dahl World Book Day Celebration
Pupils at Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood dressed as Roald Dahl characters and enjoyed book-themed activities, continuing a tradition of grand World Book Day events after a positive Ofsted report.
School Launches LGBTQ+ Clubs and Reviews Curriculum
Market Field School in Elmstead Market is working towards the Rainbow Flag Award, launching a Pride Club and reviewing its curriculum to celebrate diversity and support LGBTQ+ pupils.
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School Lockdown Amid 'Credible Risk' Threats in Liverpool
LIPA School in Liverpool was closed after receiving bomb and harm threats, with police investigating similar malicious communications at multiple schools across Merseyside.
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