A new league table ranks Birmingham secondary schools, with several labelled 'well below average'. Bournville School, Star King Solomon Academy, and Waverley Studio College score lowest at 12/40.
Queen Mary's High School in Walsall has been rated 'exceptional' in achievement and personal development by Ofsted under new grading system.
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Birmingham City face losing top prospect Aurelien Guernier amid contract doubts, highlighting a lack of first-team pathway for academy graduates under Chris Davies.
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Ofsted reports 'rapid and visible improvements' at Harper Bell Seventh-Day Adventist School in Birmingham, previously rated inadequate in three areas.
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'.
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.
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.
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Llandrillo Menai students win top awards at the Urdd National Eisteddfod, including musical theatre, fashion, literature, and public speaking competitions.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Headteacher of Star King Solomon Academy in Birmingham welcomes Ofsted recognition of improvements after being rated inadequate 18 months ago.
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 is the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive an 'exceptional' rating from Ofsted for its trailblazing attendance strategies.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 in Aldridge, Walsall, earned 'strong standard' ratings in five Ofsted areas, placing it among the best secondary schools in the West Midlands.
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence visited Birmingham schools to motivate students with her writing journey and insights into storytelling.
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.
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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.
