Midlands Independent Schools Shine in England’s Top 50 Rankings Saturday, April 25, 2026 midlands independent schools ranking education birmingham grammar concord solihull comprehensive Independent secondary schools across the Midlands have earned top spots among England’s most elite educational institutions in the latest national league tables. These schools, which include both private and grammar … Read More
Urgent Fire Safety and Roof Replacement Works Needed at Birmingham School Thursday, April 23, 2026 fire safety maintenance school birmingham roof repairs council education refurbishment Birmingham City Council has announced urgent fire safety repairs are necessary at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton to comply with current safety regulations. A recent fire risk assessment revealed that the school’s fire … Read More
Mobile Phones to Be Banned in All English Schools Under New Legislation Tuesday, April 21, 2026 mobilephones bans schools education legislation children wellbeing headteachers government policy The UK government has announced a significant change in school policy by pushing for a statutory ban on mobile phones in all schools across England. This move replaces the previous non-binding guidance with a legally … Read More
Birmingham's Waverley Studio College Ranks Among UK's Lowest for Student Attendance Tuesday, April 21, 2026 birmingham attendance absence education students schools unauthorised uk performance challenge Waverley Studio College in Birmingham has been identified as one of the schools in the United Kingdom with the poorest attendance rates for the academic year 2024/25. The college recorded an unauthorised absence rate of … Read More
Birmingham's St Paul's School for Girls Crowned Midlands Comprehensive School of the Year Monday, April 20, 2026 birmingham education comprehensive schoolawards ofsted stpauls sundaytimes academicexcellence inclusivity studentwelfare St Paul’s School for Girls in Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been honoured as the Midlands' comprehensive school of the year in the latest Sunday Times rankings. This prestigious accolade places the school among the top 200 … Read More
Renewed Hope for Solihull Special School as Funding Decision Remains Pending Saturday, April 18, 2026 solihull specialschool funding send education dfe shirley council autism disabilities Plans for a new 150-place special school in Solihull may not be dead after all, as recent updates signal a potential revival. The proposal for the school, intended to serve pupils aged 11 to 19 with specialist needs, was … Read More