St Paul’s School for Girls Named Best Comprehensive in the Midlands Wednesday, February 18, 2026 comprehensive education stpauls midlands birmingham ofsted outstanding school leadership inclusion St Paul’s School for Girls, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been named the best comprehensive school in the Midlands. The accolade comes from the highly respected Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, where the school … Read More
Student Loan Interest Soars to £482 Per Second, Tripling Since 2021-22 Sunday, February 15, 2026 studentloans debt interest repayments graduates education finance nhs policy uk Student loan interest is escalating at an alarming rate, with graduates accruing £482 every second in the 2024-25 financial year, according to the latest figures from the Student Loan Company. This marks a significant … Read More
Top Midlands Comprehensive Schools Recognised in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 Sunday, February 15, 2026 midlands comprehensive education schools parentpower westmidlands stpauls ardenacademy challenges leadership The Midlands' leading comprehensive schools, known for consistently outperforming expectations, have been highlighted in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. These schools deserve recognition for their … Read More
Latest Midlands Ofsted Ratings Reveal New 'Exceptional' Grade as Inspection System Overhauled Saturday, February 14, 2026 ofsted midlands education inspection schools grades exceptional westmidlands primary standards Schools across the West Midlands have recently received updated ratings under Ofsted’s revamped inspection system, marking a significant change in how educational standards are assessed. Moving away from the traditional … Read More
Ofsted Issues Update Following Visit to Birmingham’s Beaufort Special School Saturday, February 7, 2026 ofsted birmingham education school inspection specialschool leadership curriculum improvement students Ofsted inspectors have recently conducted a follow-up visit to Beaufort Special School in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, which has been rated inadequate in every category since June 2023. This rating marks the lowest possible score … Read More
Walsall Council to Approve £1m Payment and 125-Year Lease for New £50m Free School on Reedswood Park Woodland Friday, February 6, 2026 walsall education woodland lease council school development environment funding planning Walsall Council is poised to approve a significant investment next week, granting a 125-year lease of 13.7 acres of Reedswood Park woodland for the construction of a new £50 million secondary free school. Alongside the lease … Read More