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Wallbrook Primary Academy in Coseley has received a National School Attendance Award after being recognised among the top 25% of the most improved Fisher Family Trust (FFT) Education primary schools for attendance in England.  The award, presented by FFT Education, recognises the Academy’s improvement in attendance and celebrates the collective efforts of pupils, families and… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy has teamed up with education publisher Hachette Learning to share insights into supporting reluctant and struggling readers and helping children discover a love of books.   The collaboration resulted in the feature blog post, ‘Top Tips for Supporting Reluctant or Struggling Readers’, being published on the Hachette Learning website, and explores the importance… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy got creative with spray paint and stencils when professional graffiti artist Steve ‘Graffoflage’ Edwards joined them for a hands-on art workshop.  Edwards worked with pupils in Years 5 and 6 as part of their Explore, Excite, Excel (E3L) theme, Framed, which explores different artistic styles through the work of three… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to embedding inclusive attendance practice and ensuring pupils and families receive the support they need to thrive. The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy was proud to announce that it had become a Purple Mash Pioneer School, recognising the Academy’s creative and forward-thinking use of digital learning tools to support pupils across the curriculum.  Purple Mash, created by 2Simple, is a popular online learning platform used by primary schools across the UK. It includes a wide… Read more »

Dear families, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. It is a great privilege to take on this responsibility. My own journey within the academy sector began at Shireland in 2006, and I am proud to return to lead a Trust that plays such an… Read more »

Year 6 pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy welcomed award-winning children’s author Christopher Edge for a special visit focused on creativity, storytelling and the power of reading.  Edge visited the Academy to talk about his bestselling novel Escape Room, which pupils have been studying and using as inspiration for their own creative writing. During the session,… Read more »

Our Summer Trust newsletter is here! Discover the stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped another fantastic term across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. From student success stories and innovative teaching to exciting projects and community partnerships, there’s plenty to celebrate.

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy were encouraged to think about their aspirations and personal goals after welcoming BoxClever Mentoring for an assembly focused on resilience, ambition and the benefits of mentoring through sport.  During the session, BoxClever mentors Craig and Cole shared their personal journeys, explaining what inspired them to support young people through mentoring… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy received a brand-new book to take home after Bookmark Reading Charity and Scholastic Book Fair gifted a free title to every child at the school.  The donation comes as Wallbrook continues to place reading at the heart of school life, recognising its importance in supporting language development, broadening knowledge and helping pupils access the wider curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure… Read more »