Alex Buck

Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what wonderful things our academies have been up to over this term:

The children were treated to a captivating pantomime retelling of Sinbad the Sailor and his heroic triumph against the evil villain Shaba Doo. Our pupils were a fantastic audience as they cheered, booed, hissed and even helped Sinbad as he tricked the villain, adding an infectious energy to the event! This lively, interactive experience has… Read more »

Children in Reception recently visited Santa’s Magical Wonderland at the SnowDome. From meeting Santa’s furry friends, watching a Christmas pantomime, writing heartfelt letters to Santa and having fun playing in real snow amongst the festively decorated trees, our pupils had an amazing time. Our pupils truly shone as they displayed both their festive spirits and… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy, in Coseley, has been praised after earning a judgement of good in all areas from Ofsted, including outstanding for leadership and management and early years provision.   The Academy, part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, was praised for its ‘warm welcome’ and ‘strong sense of community’, where pupils come into school ‘smart, feeling… Read more »

In the heart of our community lies a hub of learning, and now, an open invitation extends beyond our classroom walls. Our school facilities, including football pitches and sports halls, are available to hire through our new partner, School Hire. As we unlock our doors to the community, local sports teams, clubs, and community groups… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy is celebrating after having recently been honoured with two prestigious awards: the UK Literacy Association (UKLA) Farshore Award and the Author’s Choice Award. These achievements stand as testament to the Academy’s dedication to promoting literacy excellence and igniting pupils’ passion for reading.  As a leading children’s publisher, Farshore aims to encourage more… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy is thrilled to extend an invitation to families in search of an exceptional educational experience for their children. We warmly welcome you to visit our school and take a guided tour. At Wallbrook Primary Academy, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for your child that brings out their full potential.… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy is delighted to share its brand-new YouTube channel, ‘Wallbrook Story Escapes,’ where they bring the magic of reading to life for pupils and their families by having staff share and read their favourite books. The Academy’s love for reading knows no bounds, and they are excited to share their passion with the… Read more »

Primary academies from across the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust experienced an immersive performance about dyslexia from the Birmingham Hippodrome this week.  Pupils from Shireland Technology Primary, Lightwoods Primary Academy, Wallbrook Primary Academy, Holyhead Primary Academy and Tameside Primary Academy were treated to an inspiring performance by the Birmingham Hippodrome of Aakah Odedra’s “Little Murmurs”, which… Read more »

On Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming our local MP, Shaun Bailey, to Wallbrook Primary Academy, where he shared his passion for politics and serving his community with our newly elected school council and pupil leadership team.   As part of an ongoing effort to empower our young leaders and remind them of the incredible… Read more »