Kristjaan Speakman and Dan Ashworth emerge as frontrunners in Birmingham City’s search for new Director of Football Friday, June 12, 2026 birminghamcity craiggardner kristjaanspeakman danashworth footballdirector recruitment academy ai datadriven sportingdirector sport Birmingham City is one week into its search for a new Director of Football following the departure of Craig Gardner, but recruitment efforts have been quietly ongoing since the end of last season. Gardner, 39, stepped down … Read More
Birmingham Secondary School Achieves Rare 'Exceptional' Ofsted Rating for Attendance Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ofsted attendance birmingham erdington school education inspection e-act academy students E-ACT North Birmingham Academy, located in Erdington, has distinguished itself by earning a rare ‘exceptional’ rating for attendance from Ofsted, making it the only secondary school in Birmingham to receive this … Read More
Birmingham School’s Innovative Attendance Strategies Earn Outstanding Ofsted Rating Monday, May 18, 2026 ofsted attendance birmingham erdington education academy students schools strategy innovation E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington has been recognized by Ofsted for its exceptional attendance strategies, earning an outstanding rating. The academy’s innovative approaches to improving student attendance have set … Read More
'Trailblazing' Birmingham School Recognized for Outstanding Attendance Monday, May 11, 2026 birmingham education attendance ofsted behaviour academy secondary performance schools westmidlands E-ACT North Birmingham Academy in Erdington, Birmingham, has been praised for its exceptional attendance rates, placing it among the top-performing secondary schools in the city and beyond. Leaders at the school have been … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Honored as Midlands School of the Year Saturday, May 9, 2026 education birmingham primary academy school ranking midlands kittsgreen achievement award Lea Forest Primary Academy, located in Kitts Green, Birmingham, has been celebrated as the Midlands School of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s commitment to excellence in education and its … Read More
Ofsted Unveils New Inspection Ratings as Midlands Schools Receive Updated Assessments Tuesday, April 28, 2026 ofsted midlands schools inspection education ratings exceptional improvement performance academy Many schools across the West Midlands have recently discovered their latest Ofsted inspection outcomes following visits from inspectors. The education watchdog has released a fresh set of reports, presenting headteachers with … Read More