It takes time and great effort to create great schools, but we believe that with years of investment, improvement, strong leadership and great teaching, we can achieve excellence for our learners. Here is our story so far:
New principal appointed from proven management team
Improvements shown in attainment and progress
Ofsted inspection says school is improving
Century AI software is introduced to accelerate learners’ progress in English, Mathematics and Science.
As an ex-pupil, Emma becomes a news story when she finds some of her schoolgirl artwork still on display.
Delivery starts of 1,080 new PCs and 280 laptops. Dudley College donates another 100 PCs. Major improvements are made to cabling and wireless networks.
Perfect Attendance – No Days Absent attendance strategy is launched across the Trust.
The Academy day is extended by one period on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for all Year 11s.
A new system of rewards and behaviour management brings a different culture to the schools and a boost to teaching and learning in the classrooms.
Learners start the term with new uniforms (free blazers and ties), a new school day and new teaching methods centred around Collaborative Learning.
High Arcal Academy becomes Beacon Hill Academy, Holly Hall Academy is now Pegasus Academy, Hillcrest Academy changes to The Link Academy and Castle Academy is re-named St James Academy The names have been developed by students.