News and Events

Owing to the continued warm weather, students may wear their Academy Sports Kit instead of Business Dress on Tuesday also. This must be the correct branded items only; no alternative sportswear may be worn. We also strongly recommend that all students carry a water bottle to stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen. We will review this daily, and let you know if the adapted dress code will continue for subsequent days.

Due to the very high temperatures forecast for next week, students may wear their Academy Sports Kit instead of Business Dress on Monday. This must be the correct branded items only; no alternative sportswear may be worn. We also strongly recommend that all students carry a water bottle to stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen. We will review this daily, and let you know if the adapted dress code will continue for subsequent days.

We are thrilled with our Rewards Days offerings this year, and confident that students are going to have a wonderful time whatever they’re doing! Please read the following information carefully, so you know what time your child is departing from and returning to the Academy, and to know what they should wear and pack.

We currently have two Parent Governor vacancies at the Academy, and are looking for people who fit the following description:

Our catering partner, Sodexo, are advertising for a Food Service Assistant during the Academy’s term time. For more details and to apply for this role, please click here.

Sandwell Public Health are currently undertaking a needs assessment about alcohol and other drugs. As part of the needs assessment they are consulting a host of stakeholders, but most importantly want to hear from Sandwell residents to ensure their views are represented. The survey is aimed at everyone who is, or has been, impacted by drug or alcohol use.

We are delighted to announce that the formal merger of The Mercian Trust and Q3 Academies Trust was completed on the 1st May 2022. Please find below a message from our Chief Executive.

This information applies to students in Years 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 only, as an update to trips postponed in the last academic year. This information is not relevant to students in Years 7 and 12 who do not have an outstanding booking.

The examinations timetable for the Summer 2022 series has now been confirmed, and published for components entered by the Academy. Please find the timetable along with relevant links and information here.

We are absolutely delighted to share our Rewards Days offering for this academic year. We have worked hard with our Student Voice representatives to capture more of what our students want as to ensure a more enjoyable time for all. We are offering more trips than ever before, and more choice of free and local activities.