All Birmingham Secondary Schools Rated 'Well Below Average' in New National League Table Sunday, June 14, 2026 birmingham schools education league-table performance ranking secondary exam-results ofsted scores A recent league table ranking nearly 3,500 secondary schools across the country has highlighted several Birmingham schools performing poorly, with a handful labelled ‘well below average’ by education experts. The … Read More
'Lively' Market Town Near Birmingham Named One of the Best Places to Live Sunday, June 7, 2026 marketharborough birmingham leicestershire bestplaces community property countryside schools events culture Market Harborough, a vibrant market town in Leicestershire, has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the Midlands, according to the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2026. Located just an … Read More
Headteacher Reflects on Progress at Birmingham’s Star King Solomon Academy Following Ofsted Visit Saturday, June 6, 2026 education ofsted birmingham schools improvement attendance leadership behaviour inspection progress Star King Solomon Academy, previously among Birmingham’s lowest-rated schools, is making encouraging strides forward, according to a recent Ofsted monitoring visit. Eighteen months ago, the school faced serious challenges, … Read More
Ofsted Awards 'Strong Standard' Ratings to Birmingham and West Midlands Schools Saturday, June 6, 2026 ofsted birmingham westmidlands education schools inspection standards primary secondary achievement Ofsted has recently completed inspections across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, awarding a number of schools with the distinguished ‘strong standard’ rating. This recognition highlights the … Read More
Government Announces Three New Mandatory School Rules to Enhance Allergy Safety from September Thursday, June 4, 2026 allergy schools safety adrenaline training policy healthcare children education government Starting September, all schools in England will be required to implement three critical new rules aimed at safeguarding children with allergies. The Labour Party government has outlined these measures to ensure schools are … Read More
Hidden Gems: Charming Villages Among the Best Places to Live in the Midlands Monday, June 1, 2026 midlands villages westmidlands southstaffordshire affluence deprivation birmingham housing community schools The leafy villages of the West Midlands stand out as some of the most prosperous and desirable places to live in the region. These tranquil communities boast a standard of living well above the regional average, providing a … Read More