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Edition 5 2020/21 - 12th October 2020 Click here to view

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Instrumental Lessons 2020-21

Please see the below linked letter regarding instrumental lessons in the new term. Click here to view

Please see the below linked letter regar...

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Edition 4 2020/21 - 5th October 2020

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Edition 3 2020/21 - 28th September 2020

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Edition 2 2020/21 - 21st September 2020

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World of Work

We enjoy having many visitors from the World of Work coming to the Academy to work with our students, however due to restrictions at the moment, this ...

We enjoy having many visitors from the W...

Face Coverings Update 15/09/20

Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you for your support during these difficult times. Can I please remind you to provide your son/daughter with a face coverin...

Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you for your s...

Newsletter

Edition 1 2020/21 - 14th September 2020

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Tier 1 Update

Dear Parent/Carer, You will see from the news today Sandwell will be escalated as an area of National Intervention with regulations from Tuesday. ...

Dear Parent/Carer, You will see from ...

Academy Update 14.09.20

Dear Parent/Carer, You are aware that Sandwell has been designated an area of national intervention due to the increasing rates of positive cases o...

Dear Parent/Carer, You are aware that...

TikTok E-Safety

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Grab & Go Meal Ordering System

Dear Parents/Carers Due to the current COVID -19 situation, we have implemented a lunchtime pre-order service. This is so we can minimise the am...

Dear Parents/Carers Due to the curren...

Lettings Update 05/08/20

Dear Colleague, Re: Lettings at RSA Academy Tipton I am delighted to inform you that we have secured the services of P&E Sports to manage ou...

Dear Colleague, Re: Lettings at RSA A...

Lettings Update 31/07/20

The RSA Academy was informed on 31/7/2020 that SLS are no longer operating. We are in the process of securing another provider in order tha...

The RSA Academy was informed on 31/7/202...

Summer Challenges 2020

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Weekly Challenge 13.07.20

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Lockdown Art Exhibition 2020

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Weekly Challenge 06.07.20

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Academy Update 02.07.20

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Academy Update 23.06.20

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WM Police Q&A 01.07.20

A liitle bit of extra support today for our students at the RSA Academy. PC Hughie Treasure has visited to conduct two informal (socially distanced)...

A liitle bit of extra support today for ...

Kids Summer Club

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Central RSA Academies Trust – Photography Competitions

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Weekly Challenge 15.06.20

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Weekly Challenge 08.06.20

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Mental Health Awareness Week

To all our students, families and fellow colleagues across the country - RSA Academy, Tipton is always thinking of you. During Mental Health Awareness...

To all our students, families and fellow...

Weekly Challenge 18.05.20

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Here is your first Weekly Challenge! Cl...

Academy Update 15.05.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 15th May 2020 There continues to be a lot of speculation and media attention about schools reopening for som...

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 15t...

Academy Update 11.05.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 11th May 2020 Yesterday the Prime Minister announced that schools may open for some students before the su...

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 11t...

75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day

Dear Parent/Carer, I hope that you and your family are well. On a note of togetherness and community, this Friday, 8th May, marks the 75th annivers...

Dear Parent/Carer, I hope that you an...

Telephone drop in service for the students

Parent Surveys

Year 7 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UTeH7weIjkS2mO4DGypXkjKAM-oevDlDjs1KnBNaxrJUNDlFOFpYWkpTUVNCSlEwMzNYMlNYWFhMRy4u ...

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The passing of Maurice Irfan Coles

It is with great sadness that we have to share the news of the passing of Maurice Irfan Coles. Maurice served as a Governor at the RSA Academy from 2...

It is with great sadness that we have to...

Academy Update 16.04.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 16th April 2020 I hope that you have all been able to take some time over this school holiday break to enjoy t...

Dear Parents and Carers, Update 16t...

Weekly PE Challenges

We in PE have organised weekly challenges (mainly sport related) that people can have a go at. We're pushing a campaign of #TweetUsIfYouBeat us to eng...

We in PE have organised weekly challenge...

End of Term Academy Update

Dear Parents and Carers, End of Term Academy Update This is a very strange end of term letter to write, as we have only been in contact with the...

Dear Parents and Carers, End of Term ...

Academy Update 30.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Update 30.03.20 Students in Years 11 and 13 have understandably been very concerned about how they will be ...

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Up...

Academy Update 27.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Update 27.03.20 At the end of our first full week of remote learning I would like to thank you very much for ...

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Up...

RSA Academies' TSA - STEM Internships for year 2/3 undergraduates

Academy Update 26.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Update 26/3/20 I have been made aware that there are scams online asking parents to enter bank details in order...

Dear Parents and Carers, Academy Upda...

Covid-19 Update 25.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for your ongoing support with your children’s learning. As the days go on it can become increasingly more difficul...

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for ...

Covid-19 Update 23.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, School Closure from 23rd March 2020 You will be aware that the government have taken the decision to shut all schools. T...

Dear Parents and Carers, School Closure...

Work Experience 2020

Work Experience for our Year 10 and Post 16 students has been cancelled for 2020. A massive thank you to all employers who agreed to support our stud...

Work Experience for our Year 10 and Post...

Covid-19 Update 19.03.20

Dear Parent and Carers, Update Covid-19 – restricted opening of schools You will all be aware of the Prime Minister’s announcement last night that s...

Dear Parent and Carers, Update Covid-19...

Covid-19 Update 17.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Re Covid-19 (corona virus) Following the government announcement yesterday, we are continuing to operate in school. I ...

Dear Parents and Carers, Re Covid-19 (c...

Corona Virus Covid19

Where to find the latest information Updates on COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Guidance for educational settings: https://www....

Where to find the latest information Up...

Covid-19 Update 13.03.20

Dear Parents and Carers, Covid-19 Update I would like to reassure parents that we do not have any confirmed cases of Covid-19 (corona virus) in ...

Dear Parents and Carers, Covid-19 Upd...

This Week in Year 11

This Week in Y11

Holocaust Trip 29.01.20

On 29th January 2020, thirty year 9 students recently had the exciting opportunity to go and listen to a Holocaust survivors’ presentation on his expe...

On 29th January 2020, thirty year 9 stud...

This week in Year 11

APPRENTICESHIP CAREER EVENT FEB & MAR 2020

5TH FEBRUARY 4.45PM - 7PM GTG TRAINING, BEARING DRIVE, WILLENHALL, WV11 3SZ 5TH MARCH 4.45PM - 7PM THE VILLAGE HOTEL, CASTLEGATE DRIVE...

5TH FEBRUARY 4.45PM - 7PM GTG TRAINING,...

BTEC Dance in action!

Showcase is ks4/5 BTEC dance work from lessons with a special appearance from Elite. An evening of dance In the RSA theatre 7pm onwards - tickets a...

Showcase is ks4/5 BTEC dance work from l...

PE Extra Curricular Timetable Half Term 2

Food Bank Donation

Thanks to all the students, staff and parents who donated to our food bank collection. Students really enjoyed helping out our local community ?

Thanks to all the students, staff and pa...

School Closure

You will be aware that a diarrhoea and vomiting illness is present in the community. We have already tried to eliminate the outbreak but unfortunately...

You will be aware that a diarrhoea and v...

World of Work Day

Prior to choosing their options in January, Year 9s had the opportunity to participate in a World of Work Day. The day was organised for the whole ye...

Prior to choosing their options in Janua...

Christmas Lunch 2019

Thursday 19th December!

Yr11 Students Early Dismissal

Dear Parent/Guardian, Year 11 students will be dismissed from the Academy at 2.40pm tomorrow (Friday 22nd November) after their Maths mock exam. We...

Dear Parent/Guardian, Year 11 student...

Community Netball Day at the Ricoh Arena

Please find a report of our Community Netball Day at the Ricoh Arena on Wednesday 14th November here

Please find a report of our Community Ne...

iDEA Bronze Winners

Congratulations to our Year 10 iDEA Bronze Winners.

Congratulations to our Year 10 iDEA Bron...

RSA8 Launch

Last month we launched the RSA8 programme for the 6th year with a new set of Year 8 students. Students from across the RSA Family of Academies came t...

Last month we launched the RSA8 programm...

Remembering Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Celebrating with our Sikh students and the Sikh community today, on the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Celebrating with our Sikh students and t...

Yr11 Rewards Trip 12/11/2019

Reminder to Yr11 on rewards trip to the cinema tomorrow, be in school for 8am!

Reminder to Yr11 on rewards trip to the ...

VI Form Open Evening 28th November

On Thursday 28th November, the VI form open evening will take place between 6-8pm in the main building. Come along and find out details about our e...

On Thursday 28th November, the VI form o...

University of Wolverhampton Taster Day

All year 12 students visited the University of Wolverhampton for a taster day on the 5th of November. Our students engaged with activities around m...

All year 12 students visited the Univers...

Yr12 University of Birmingham Lecture

Yr12 Scientists enjoyed a lecture from Dan Cottle, a lecturer from the University of Birmingham this morning. Dan was in from The College of Engine...

Yr12 Scientists enjoyed a lecture from D...

Yr8 Celebration Breakfast

Year 8 students enjoyed a celebration breakfast this morning with our Principal, C Price. To qualify for this treat, students had to get the most pos...

Year 8 students enjoyed a celebration br...

Friday 25th October - CPDL Day

Just a reminder that this Friday 25th October is a CPDL day so the Academy is closed to students. The school day finishes at usual time of 3pm on Thu...

Just a reminder that this Friday 25th Oc...

Parent Drop In Sessions

Please find details of Parent Drop In Sessions for Yr7-13 here We would be most grateful if you could confirm your attendance so we can organis...

Please find details of Parent Drop I...

100% Attendance Award - Road Trip

As a reward for students with 100% attendance the RSA Academy have arranged for the boy band 'Road Trip' to perform live for the RSA students as p...

As a reward for students with 100% a...

Yr11 Ahead Evening

Y11 Year Ahead Evening On Thursday 10th October, we will be holding a Y11 Year Ahead Evening, where we will be presenting important information...

Y11 Year Ahead Evening On Thursda...

End Of Year Awards 2019

On Tuesday 16th July, we held our annual Celebration Evening at RSA Academy, recognising the fantastic achievements of our students over the last acad...

On Tuesday 16th July, we held our annual...

Y9 Stars

Y9 students created and catered for the attendees of the Pride of Tipton event on 11th July, some of the students have never had any cooking experienc...

Y9 students created and catered for the ...

RSA Arts Fest

On Tuesday 9th July 12 RSA students across Y9 and Y8 had been selected to attend the RSA main office in London to take part in the annual ‘RSA Arts Fe...

On Tuesday 9th July 12 RSA students acro...

Last Day Of Term and New Year Arrangements

As you are aware students break up on Friday 19th July for the Summer holidays. The plan for the last day of term is as follows: Friday 1...

As you are aware students break up on Fr...

Sandwell Careers Show

The Sandwell Careers Show is taking place at the Shape Summer Festival this Saturday 13th July at the Sandwell Valley Country Park. The Summer Shap...

The Sandwell Careers Show is taking plac...

Calling All Y13s

The Aspire to HE Team at the University of Wolverhampton is hosting some great information sessions for Y13 students in the 3 days leading up to res...

The Aspire to HE Team at the Universit...

Y13 Results

We are proud to announce that our Year 13 International Baccalaureate students achieved some of the best results yet on Friday 5th of July. Our highe...

We are proud to announce that our Year 1...

Uniform Sale

As part of our Year 6 Transition Evening, we are giving parents of our students in Years 7 – 11, the opportunity to come into the Sports Hall at the A...

As part of our Year 6 Transition Evening...

Lost Property

We have a large amount of ‘lost property’ here at the Academy. On Friday 19th July this will be collected by Cash for Clothes and the money raised wil...

We have a large amount of ‘lost property...

Results dates and times

Students are invited in to collect their results on the following: IB Results Friday 5th July at 16:00 Post 16 Vocational Results (BTEC) Thursda...

Students are invited in to collect their...

Knife Crime

Please find a letter attached regarding knife crime, which we will be shortly discussing with your child. A copy of this letter will also be handed ou...

Please find a letter attached regarding ...

Engineering Apprenticeship

We're so proud of Teejay who started his engineering apprenticeship with @Voestalpine today. His employers are really impressed with his work ethic. ...

We're so proud of Teejay who started his...

VI Form Induction

On Friday 12th July 2019, between 10:00am and 12:00pm, we will be hosting a VI Form Induction at the RSA Academy for students who are joining us in Se...

On Friday 12th July 2019, between 10:00a...

Year 9 session 6

Year 9 session 6 timetable starts on Monday 24th June. The aim of this is for students to be fully prepared for end of year assessments and improve or...

Year 9 session 6 timetable starts on Mon...

DofE News

Congratulations to two of our students who have recently volunteered at Princes Lodge Nursing home as part of their DofE. Full story below by DofE Cen...

Congratulations to two of our students w...

Boxing Stars

Two sisters from the school have recently had outstanding achievement in Boxing outside of school. Mia and Gracie Holland have both been selected t...

Two sisters from the school have recentl...

Student Design Award winner

Hanna Pimanava, formerly of RSA Academy now at University of Lincoln, has won an RSA Student Design Award in this year’s competition, beating entries ...

Hanna Pimanava, formerly of RSA Academy ...

BTEC and CACHE Level 3 results

All BTEC and CACHE Level 3 results will be available for collection from the Academy on Thursday 15th August, from 10.00am. We look forward to seei...

All BTEC and CACHE Level 3 results will ...

IB subject results

All IB subject results will be available for collection from the Academy on Friday 5th July, from 4.00pm in the Restaurant. Family are welcome to att...

All IB subject results will be available...

Year 11 Additional Study Time – Whitsun Half Term

As you are aware, your child has now started their final GCSE examinations and we have been extremely impressed by the work ethic and resilience of Ye...

As you are aware, your child has now sta...

Next Gen Makers Visit

Next Gen Makers visited 2 classes of Year 10 Product Design students at RSA Academy Tipton on Monday 20th May to raise awareness of the opportunities ...

Next Gen Makers visited 2 classes of Yea...

Coding Club

Coding Club places available - please come to S8 on Tuesday 3.00pm

Coding Club places available - please co...

Fizz Free Winners

#RSAAcademy have won the secondary school section of a competition organised by Sandwell Council’s public health department. a certificate to recognis...

#RSAAcademy have won the secondary schoo...

RSA Academy Cadets

Congratulations to RSA Academy Cadets who undertook a grueling 12-mile walk today on the Dudley Trail finishing in 2nd place out of 11 Cadet groups ta...

Congratulations to RSA Academy Cadets wh...

Year 9 Progress Review

On Thursday 23rd May 2019, the Year 9 Progress Review Day will commence at 4.00pm and finish at 6.30pm in the KS3 Building.

On Thursday 23rd May 2019, the Year 9 Pr...

An evening with the arts

BTEC performing arts students hosted ‘An evening with the arts’ on Wednesday 10th April and it proved to be a show not to be missed. The audience...

BTEC performing arts students hosted ‘...

Y7/8 Girls Football

THEY'VE DONE IT! The Y7/8 Girls football team will play in the West Midlands final after a 6-1 win over Highfields School, The girls can be so proud o...

THEY'VE DONE IT! The Y7/8 Girls football...

Year 7 Parents' Evening

On Thursday 9th May 2019, we will be holding a Parents’ Evening for all of our Year 7 pupils, between 4.00pm and 6.30pm. You will be able to make appo...

On Thursday 9th May 2019, we will be hol...

IB Visual Arts exhibition

Thursday 28th March the RSA Academy Art department held it...

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Prize Draw Winner!

Earlier this month, members of Year 11 visited the Real Apprentice Careers Fair at West Bromwich Albion. Elle Powers was lucky enough to have won the...

Earlier this month, members of Year 11 v...

2018 Year 13s

If you left us in July 2018 from Year 13, please let us know where you are now. We want to track your destination since leaving us! Either email b...

If you left us in July 2018 from Year 13...

Y11 Past Papers and Revision Materials

On the link below, you will find revision materials and past papers for each subject. These can be downloaded to aid your child’s revision in the lead...

On the link below, you will find revisio...

Year 8 Progress Review

On Thursday 11th April 2019, the Year 8 Progress Review Day will commence at 4.00pm and finish at 6.30pm in the KS3 Building. Student let...

On Thursday 11th April 2019, the Year 8 ...

Poetry with a Punch

Yr11 'Poetry with a Punch' workshop with professional Boxer Matt Windle. A brilliant workshop! With each of the students learning key revision skills ...

Yr11 'Poetry with a Punch' workshop with...

IB ART Exhibition

Thank you!

Thanks to all that raised money last Friday for Red Nose Day! We raised........... £927.85!!!!

Thanks to all that raised money last Fri...

Chamber News

We were honoured to host the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Young Chamber meeting this week, where the Black Country Food Bank Campaign was launche...

We were honoured to host the Black Count...

Red Nose Day

On Friday 15th March 2019 RSA will hold a non-uniform (dress down) day for staff & students. We are requesting donations of £1 which will all be d...

On Friday 15th March 2019 RSA will hold ...

Operation Spectre

*Information for parents* This week (11th-18th March) is a National Campaign, Operation Spectre, surrounding Knife Crime and Youth Violence. As ...

*Information for parents* This week (...

Year 8 Progress review evening

Year 8 Progress Review has been re-scheduled for the Thursday 11th April 2019.

Year 8 Progress Review has been re-sched...

Year 11 Progress Review Evening

Year 11 Progress Review Evening We have taken the decision to move the targeted Year 11 Parents Evening, scheduled for Thursday 14th March, to Thursda...

Year 11 Progress Review Evening We have ...

Local area SEND inspection

From 18 March 2019 to 21 March 2019, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will carry out jointly a re-visit of your local area following the p...

From 18 March 2019 to 21 March 2019, Ofs...

World Book Day

World Book Day celebrations in full swing with the English department and Ms Haslam dressing up as literary characters yesterday. RSA's first World...

World Book Day celebrations in full swin...

What Career Live

On Friday 1st March a total of 44 year 12 and 13 students attended the 'What Career Live' event at the NEC in Birmingham. Students were able to discus...

On Friday 1st March a total of 44 year 1...

Social Injustice Conference

On Friday 15th February 36 year 12 students attended Wolverhampton University to take part in a Social Injustice Conference led by the university. Our...

On Friday 15th February 36 year 12 stude...

RSA Teaching Schools Alliance

On Saturday 2nd March, our NQTs joined other teachers from across the RSA Teaching Schools Alliance for a day of developing their practice at the Assa...

On Saturday 2nd March, our NQTs joined o...

Asian Spring

RSA Academy's Elite Dance team performed at the Birmingham Town Hall yesterday (Sunday 3rd March) as part of Sampad's annual 'Asian Spring'. The girl...

RSA Academy's Elite Dance team performed...

Cancer Research

RSA students & staff raised £802 for Cancer Research on Friday 21st December 2018. Year 11 students decided they would like to raise money for thi...

RSA students & staff raised £802 for...

Training Internships

Are you currently studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths? Are you interested in a career in teaching? We have Teacher Training Internships...

Are you currently studying Science, Tech...

INFORMATION FROM POLICE (MOMO)

INFORMATION FROM POLICE School have been made aware of a very worrying new social media trend that has spread very quickly across the UK in the pas...

INFORMATION FROM POLICE School have b...

Iceland Trip

The exciting trip to Iceland began at 2:30 am, when parents and students gathered outside school – we hit the road by 3 am to catch our morning flight...

The exciting trip to Iceland began at 2:...

Customs and Festival

Year 9 and 10 GCSE Spanish students welcomed their new topic of 'Customs and Festivals' with some flipped learning before the half term; exploring pop...

Year 9 and 10 GCSE Spanish students welc...

Kissing it Better

RSA Tipton Sixth Form has had the pleasure of joining charity ‘Kissing it Better’. Sixth form Health and Social Care students and staff have begun vo...

RSA Tipton Sixth Form has had the pleasu...

Duke of York Bronze Award!

Well done to Kyle in year 9 for completing his Duke of York Bronze Award!

Well done to Kyle in year 9 for completi...

BTEC Food Hospitality

Excellent work from Sam Benion, Yr 11, who is studying BTEC Food Hospitality. Sam prepared and cooked a two course meal, lasagne with sides for his m...

Excellent work from Sam Benion, Yr 11, w...

Year 10 Progress Review Evening

Reminder on Thursday 7th February 2019 4:00PM - 6:30PM, we will be holding a Progress Review Evening for Year 10, where appointments can be made to se...

Reminder on Thursday 7th February 2019 4...

National College of High Speed Rail

As part of the RSA Academy's careers provision, a group of students from P16 visited the National College of High Speed Rail on 30th January. The aim...

As part of the RSA Academy's careers pro...

Year 11 Black Country Living Museum Visit

On Wednesday 23rd January, 20 Tear 11 Art students attended the local Black Country Living Museum where they could capture photographs first hand of a...

On Wednesday 23rd January, 20 Tear 11 Ar...

Keeping Sandwell safe: Knife arch

Keeping Sandwell safe: Knife arch touring secondary schools As part of our pledge to keep the people of the West Midlands safe, Sandwell ...

Keeping Sandwell safe: Knife arch tourin...

Mental Health , Online Safety and Cyber Bullying

TODAY IN THE ACADEMY - Mental Health , Online Safety and Cyber Bullying The HARA will give advice on how to stay safe online (Never giving out pe...

TODAY IN THE ACADEMY - Mental Health , O...

Snow Forecast

Please check the Academy website for information regarding possible early/closures this week. Students can wear suitable footwear to and from school. ...

Please check the Academy website for inf...

FIZZ FREE FEBRUARY

As part of a Sandwell wide initiative, we are supporting Fizz Free February across the Academy. We ask that students do not bring any sort of fizzy...

As part of a Sandwell wide initiative, w...

Half term revision

Find below dates for revision sessions over the holidays. February half term – Mon 18th to Wed 20th Feb Easter half term – Mon 11th to Thur 14th A...

Find below dates for revision sessions o...

Train to teach events

Engineering Education Scheme project

On Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd Jan 2019 myself and six Year 12’s were invited to develop our Engineering Education Scheme project by attending a re...

On Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd Jan 20...

iDEA

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA iDEA is a programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. Through our series of online ch...

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA iDEA is a programme...

Operation Encompass

The Academy has been given the opportunity to take part in a project that will run jointly between schools and West Midlands Police. Operation Enco...

The Academy has been given the opportuni...

Y13 PPE Schedule February 2019

Coding Club

After school Coding Club is open to all students every Tuesday in S8. This term learn how to code websites and ethical hacking. Please contact Mrs ...

After school Coding Club is open to all ...

Year 11 Progress Review Evening

Year 11 progress review evening is Thursday 10th January 2019 - 4-6:30pm Please ensure attendance forms have been returned via tutors, as well as c...

Year 11 progress review evening is Thurs...

Cake Sale

A BIG THANK YOU - to all of you who supported the Cake Sale for Cancer Research on the last day of term. We raised £61.50 ? Again many thanks fr...

A BIG THANK YOU - to all of you who supp...

New Year New Career!

This term the careers team will be working on a number of different events and opportunities to help students make decisions about their future. Be...

This term the careers team will be worki...

Christmas newsletter 2018

Please find below a link to our Christmas newsletter 2018. Christmas Newsletter

Please find below a link to our Christma...

New student leaders

We are ecstatic to announce the appointment of our new student leaders. Charlie Cox and Prem Chana have secured the positions of Head Boy and Head Gi...

We are ecstatic to announce the appointm...

Y11 German Trip "Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt"

On Monday, 17th December, a number of year 11 GCSE students, who study German, had the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic German culture w...

On Monday, 17th December, a number of ye...

Year 13 French

As part of our understanding and appreciation of French culture and language, this small, select group of Year 13 students took advantage of the seaso...

As part of our understanding and appreci...

Spanish Trip

On Thursday 13th December, students studying GCSE Spanish had the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic Spanish culture with a trip to the po...

On Thursday 13th December, students stud...

Last Day Of Term and New Term Arrangements

As you are aware students break up on Friday 21st December for the Christmas holidays. The plan for the last day of term is as follows: ...

As you are aware students break up...

Severe Weather & Emergency Closure Routine: Information for students and parents

The Academy will make every effort to ensure it's open during term times. However, there are some circumstances that may mean the school will have to ...

The Academy will make every effort to en...

Christmas Lunch Wednesday 19th December

Y9 and Y10 Reports

The first subject report of the year for Y9’s and Y10’s will be sent home with students this week. The reports give an indication of progress towards ...

The first subject report of the year for...

Progress review dates for 2019

Check the website and social media for further updates.

Check the website and social media for f...

Year 11 examination certificates - 2018 cohort

Y11 examination certificates for our 2018 cohort have now been delivered to the Academy and are available for collection. Please come to main receptio...

Y11 examination certificates for our 201...

Progress Review Evening for Year 12 and 13

On Thursday 29th November we will be holding a Progress Review Afternoon/Evening for Year 12 and 13 parents and students. The expectation is that a...

On Thursday 29th November we will be hol...

World Skills Live 2018

Careers Visit to the World Skills Live 2018 NEC Birmingham On Friday 16th November, we took some of our Year 10 and Year 11 students to the World ...

Careers Visit to the World Skills Live 2...

NQT Conference

On Saturday 10th November the NQTs from the RSA Academy joined the other NQTs from across the RSA Family of Academies for a conference. The atmospher...

On Saturday 10th November the NQTs from ...

Grease

The performing Arts department proudly presented Grease across three evenings last week. The cast included students across all year groups who deliver...

The performing Arts department proudly p...

My Career Speed Networking

Students from Year 11 at RSA Academy in Tipton participated in My Career Speed Networking Session this term. The purpose of the event was to highligh...

Students from Year 11 at RSA Academy in ...

Remembrance Day

WE'RE SAYING THANK YOU TO THE WW1 GENERATION Poem written by our Year 8 students- On the eleventh of November people gave their lives Many me...

WE'RE SAYING THANK YOU TO THE W...

Teacher Training Day Friday 26 October 2018

*Reminder* On Friday 26th October the academy will be closed to students for teacher's training day.

*Reminder* On Friday 26th October the...

Post 16 Open Evening

Reminder of the P16 Open Evening and Y11 resources engagement evening that is taking place on Thursday 25th 6 to 8pm

Reminder of the P16 Open Evening and Y11...

Train to teach events

Year 6 Open Morning

Year 6 Parent's are welcome to our open morning on the 24th October 9-11am to take a tour around the academy and meet some of the staff and students.

Year 6 Parent's are welcome to our open ...

Grease is the word

Be prepared to be entertained by the Performing Arts Production team. Grease is most definitely the word this November as our students get rea...

Be prepared to be entertained by...

Support us with our careers programme

RSA Academy Opportunities for Employers/Businesses/Organisations As a school we are quite aware of the labour market for the Black Country and where ...

RSA Academy Opportunities for Employers/...

Thank you!

Staff held a cake sale for MacMillan on Friday 28th Septemberber. A big thank you to everyone who either donated a cake, bought a cake or just put ...

Staff held a cake sale for MacMillan on ...

GL Assessments for Y7, 8 and 9 Students

Over the next three weeks, students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will be completing a baseline assessment in English and Mathematics. This will allow us to ide...

Over the next three weeks, students in Y...

Year 8 Theatre Workshop – “Working for Marcus”

This assembly will take place as planned, tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd October 2018, to raise the awareness of online grooming. This is a polite reminde...

This assembly will take place as planned...

Year 8 data capture sheets

Your child will be bringing home their data capture sheets for you to check, make any amendments and return to their tutor as a matter of urgency. Th...

Your child will be bringing home their d...

Safeguarding Alert

This morning 4 of our students was chased by a man asking them if they wanted beer or drugs. It was at 8.10am by the Asda Park in Tipton. The man was...

This morning 4 of our students was chase...

Children's Trust Board Meeting

Big thank you to RSA Academy who hosted the Sandwell Children Trust, Trust Board Locality visit this morning. Linda Sunders (Independent Non-Exec D...

Big thank you to RSA Academy who hosted...

Online Careers Programme

We have invested in an online careers programme which will be used with our students during their PSHCE sessions this academic year. They will be guid...

We have invested in an online careers pr...

Safeguarding Alert

This morning a Year 7 student was approached by a man on St Marks Road, Tipton. She described him as a white male approx. 6 foot tall with dark brown...

This morning a Year 7 student was approa...

Results day 2018

Congratulations to all the pupils at RSA Academy in Tipton who collected their results on Thursday 23rd August 2018. Some of the top performers at ...

Congratulations to all the pupils at RSA...

Information for parents

You may have seen recently in the news that asbestos has been found in some gauzes which are used above Bunsen burners in Science experiments. Whil...

You may have seen recently in the news t...

First day back arrangements

Wednesday 5th September 8.30 - Year 7 arrive (line up on MUGA) Assembly (Theatre) 9.00 - Year 9 / 13 arrive (line up on MUGA) ...

Wednesday 5th September 8.30 - Year 7...

Summer Holiday Opening Times

The Reception will be staffed during the following weeks: Monday 30th July – Friday 3rd August – 9am – 1pm Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st August – 9...

The Reception will be staffed during the...

Art Exhibition

On Wednesday 25th July 2018 the Academy held its first summer Art exhibition where selected work across year 7 through to year 13 was showcased to fam...

On Wednesday 25th July 2018 the Academy ...

Last Day Arrangements

Students will leave the Academy at 12.10pm on Friday 27th July 2018. If your child receives FSM and requires a grab bag for lunch, please inform thei...

Students will leave the Academy at 12.10...

Year 13 Results

There were many year 13 students celebrating on Thursday 5th July at the RSA Academy, Tipton after receiving their International Baccalaureat...

There were many year 13 student...

Message from WM Police

Read it, share it and help keep young people safe this summer. Letter from PC Treasure 5

Read it, share it and help keep young pe...

Y10 PPE and BTEC Session Schedule, Session 6

In order to give your child practice in completing their exams and to give us a better idea of their current progress, we will be holding a series of ...

In order to give your child practice in ...

Year 11 – Holiday Revision Sessions and Exam Timetable (for after half term)

In order to give your child further support for the remaining examinations after half term, we will be running some revision sessions over the break. ...

In order to give your child further supp...

Sampad Asian Spring Event

Our Elite Team were invited recently to perform for the prestigious Sampad Asian Spring Event at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Sunday 6th May....

Our Elite Team were invited recently to ...

Black Country Skills Factory Speed Networking Event

We were recently invited to be a part of the Black Country Skills Factory Speed Networking Event. Students from Y13 participated in the event and had ...

We were recently invited to be a part of...

Session 6 Monday 14th May

Session 6 will be cancelled On Monday 14th May due to staff training. The Year 11 French revision session will still take place.

Session 6 will be cancelled On Monday 14...

Year 12 Engineering Education Scheme

Year 12 Engineering students have been involved with the Engineering Education Scheme. It is a scheme that involves Sixth form students, working to so...

Year 12 Engineering students have been i...

Year 10 - Work Experience Week

Monday 14th - Friday 18th May 2018 Letters were given to students on 2nd May detailing their placements. Students are required to make contact with...

Monday 14th - Friday 18th May 2018 Le...

Year 11 Practical Assessment

Year 11 completed their practical assessment last week in food and cookery. It was great to see their final outcomes and hard work. Their brief was t...

Year 11 completed their practical assess...

Teaching and Learning Newsletter

Find the link below to the latest Teaching and Learning Newsletter Teaching and Learning Newsletter

Find the link below to the latest Teachi...

Arrangements for Easter Break

(30th March and 2nd-6th April) closed (9th-13th April) reception is open from 9am-1pm

(30th March and 2nd-6th April) closed (...

Year 11 GCSE Exam Information Evening

Parents that couldn't attend packs will be posted home.

Parents that couldn't attend packs wi...

IB Exhibition

Wednesday 21st March saw the opening of our 6th annual IB Visual Arts Exhibition. Three Year 13 students showcased their work over the course of the t...

Wednesday 21st March saw the opening of ...

Year 9 Progress Review

On Thursday 26th April 2018 the Year 9 Progress Review will commence at 4.00pm and finish at 6.30pm in the Restaurant and Library Y9 Progress Revie...

On Thursday 26th April 2018 the Year 9 P...

The Academy is really proud of Tristan Purchase in Y13

The Academy is really proud of Tristan Purchase in Y13. He recently applied for an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce, and after a rigorous process got t...

The Academy is really proud of Tristan...

Google First Computer Science Workshop

On 5th March, Year 8 took part in a Google First computer science workshop. This was a great opportunity for Yr 8 to try their hand at computer pro...

On 5th March, Year 8 took part in a Goog...

Half Term Arrangements

During next week the Academy will be open to staff from 8.00am to 4.00pm. Reception will be staffed from 9.00am to 1.00pm. Teaching staff will need to...

During next week the Academy will be ope...

School Health Nurse Service Survey

The aim of this survey is to give you the chance to have a say on your School Health Nurse Service - to help make improvements to the service and ensu...

The aim of this survey is to give you th...

Year 8 Prefects

Congratulations to A Emms, T Keown, M Steadman, C Keown, K Hampton, M Beddoe, E Chapman, M Jones, C Filkinstein, A L Clynes, T Filkins, J Pritchard, E...

Congratulations to A Emms, T Keown, M St...

RSA Academy Student Leadership Team 2018

The Leadership Team this year will be working on a number of initiatives across the Academy. Their core mission will be to develop and implement syste...

The Leadership Team this year will be wo...

Session 6 Monday 5th February 2018

This is to inform you that Session 6 on Monday 5th February 2018 will not be taking place. Could we ask that you make your child aware that school wi...

This is to inform you that Session 6 on ...

Y11 PPE timetable

Y11 students will be sitting their final round of Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs) between Monday 5th and Friday 16th February. The results from these e...

Y11 students will be sitting their final...

Parent Message - Community

There has been a large increase of ASB logs in and around the vicinity of St Marks Road Tipton - whereby up-to 50 youths have been congregating causin...

There has been a large increase of ASB l...

The Chair of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Young Committee

A big congratulations to Liam for applying, being nominated and elected as The Chair of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Young Committee. This is...

A big congratulations to Liam for applyi...

Talent Show Jan 31st 2018

Students must be accompanied by an adult or they will not be allowed in.

Students must be accompanied by an adult...

Warwick Sutton Scholars

We are delighted that Chloe, Ciara & Joshua have been successful in gaining a place on the Sutton Scholars programme. Warwick Sutton Scholars is ...

We are delighted that Chloe, Ciara &...

Cadet Force Connected Magazine

Caine appears in the skills life section - Connected (Cadet force) magazine Connected Magazine

Caine appears in the skills life section...

RSA Catering Services Survey

Please find a link below to a short survey about our catering services, we really appreciate your feedback. https://goo.gl/sYvYLq

Please find a link below to a short surv...

Fantastic Fundraisers!

Our Year 7 students recently took part in 'Read for Good,' a sponsored charity read to help raise money for children with terminal diseases. They resp...

Our Year 7 students recently took part i...

NQT / RQT Conference

Conference Flyer 2018

Girls football tournament

Congratulations to Maquida, Chloe, Charlie, Teagan Samuel , Abbygale, Sophie and Armani for participating in a girls football tournament at Sandwell A...

Congratulations to Maquida, Chloe, Charl...

Gold Artsmark Award

The RSA Academy Tipton's Creative Arts Department is proud to announce that we’ve been awarded a Gold Artsmark Award. Artsmark was created by Arts Co...

The RSA Academy Tipton's Creative Arts ...

Ministry of Defence letter

We have received a letter from the Ministry of Defense regarding our Combined Cadet Force.

We have received a letter from the Minis...

OLYMPIC GOLD!

The Academy is proud of Kobi and his fantastic achievement! Kobi took part in the Para Youth Olympic Games that took place in Genoa, Italy, from 9-...

The Academy is proud of Kobi and his fan...

We are currently recruiting governors

We would be delighted to hear from members of our community who are keen to make a difference to our students and staff. The Local Academy Governin...

We would be delighted to hear from membe...

Young Chamber of Commerce visit to Express & Star

Anti-Social Behaviour

There has been an increase of anti-social behaviour in both the Farmer Way and Wednesbury Oak estate over the past few weeks, groups of youths have be...

There has been an increase of anti-socia...

Young Citizen of the year

*Update* We are so proud of Caine. His quick thinking and bravery were recognised at Westminster Palace where he received a medal for Young Citizen...

*Update* We are so proud of Caine. Hi...

Feeding Britain's Future

This week we were delighted to welcome Future First to the RSA Academy to talk about the wide range of Careers available within the Food Industry. A...

This week we were delighted to welcome F...

Young Chamber Committee

Post 16 students were recently invited to become members of the Young Chamber Committee. This is a very exciting opportunity for our students who wil...

Post 16 students were recently invited t...

Birmingham Weekender

On Saturday, 23rd September, the Elite Dance Group were invited to perform 2 pieces for the Birmingham Weekender, taking pace in Victoria Square, as p...

On Saturday, 23rd September, the Elite D...

RSA8 Leading the Way!

Last week we launched the RSA8 programme for the 4th year with a new set of Year 8 students. Students from across the Family of Academies came to RSA...

Last week we launched the RSA8 programme...

KS3 Parent Engagement Day

On the 20th October, we will be hosting the first of our parent engagement days. This will be an opportunity for you to see the project work that ...

On the 20th October, we will be host...

STEM

The Academy’s has been recognised for its commitment in working with STEM ambassadors to increase awareness of STEM subjects.

The Academy’s has been recognised for it...

A BIG THANK YOU!!!!

Thank you to our local community and ASDA Tipton for your green coin votes. You have raised £200 to help us purchase a lifesaving defibrillator. We ...

Thank you to our local community and ASD...

Is your child eligible for Free School Meals?

Is your child eligible for Free School Meals? If so, you can now apply online. Please follow the link: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/link2ict...

Is your child eligible for Free School M...

Post Sixteen Enrolment

It is not too late to enrol for Post 16 and the range of courses we offer! Contact reception to book an appointment.

It is not too late to enrol for Post 16 ...

Y12 Footballers

All new y12 footballers are required to meet with Mr McCormack on Monday 11th September at the end of the teaching day at 3.00pm outside the outside c...

All new y12 footballers are required to ...

Y12 Arrangements

Year 12 enrollment is Wed 6th and Thurs 7th September. Year 12 lessons begin on Monday 11th September, Students must arrive by 8:25AM and make their ...

Year 12 enrollment is Wed 6th and Thurs ...

DofE Assessed Expedition

Below is a video which students have created documenting their time on DofE assessed expedition.

Below is a video which students have cre...

TEAM GB – EUROPEAN OPEN

Hannah, Year 11, and her border collie/miniature poodle, Izzie, have, following two very intensive selection days at Nottingham Trent University, been...

Hannah, Year 11, and her border collie/m...

Sports Day 2017

Sports Day Record Breakers Y7 100m Caitlyn 15.34s (previous record set in 2013 Y8 50m Rio 06.59s (previous record set in 2013) Y9 Javelin Ha...

Sports Day Record Breakers Y7 100m Ca...

Year 10 Work Experience

From 26th June to 7th July 2017 our Year 10 students undertook two weeks of work experience. Placements were varied, ranging from working in a donkey ...

From 26th June to 7th July 2017 our Year...

RSA Cup Winners 2017

The RSA Academy were crowned the winners of this year’s coveted RSA Cup Quiz for the 2nd year running! On Tuesday 11th July, they beat the other RSA ...

The RSA Academy were crowned the winners...

Another great set of IB results

Student Nurse Ambassadors

Our Student Nurse Ambassadors were invited to facilitate a celebration day at West Bromwich town hall last Wednesday. There were 17 different Sandwell...

Our Student Nurse Ambassadors were invit...

Apprentice star Jemma prepares for show

https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/walsall-entertainment/2017/06/26/apprentice-star-jemma-prepares-for-show/

https://www.expressandstar.com/entertain...

Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers

Thank you to everyone who collected the vouchers for us. We have ordered the following items at no cost to us: 2 Training tracks Agility Interl...

Thank you to everyone who collected the ...

YOU ARE INVITED!!!!!

YOU ARE INVITED!!!!! We are delighted to be hosting our first former students’ reunion. If you are a former student of Willingsworth Highschool or...

YOU ARE INVITED!!!!! We are delighted...

CERN Visit

In May half term, a dozen students from RSA Academy had the fantastic opportunity to visit CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. CERN (Conseil Européen pour...

In May half term, a dozen students from ...

The RSA Academy welcomes survivor from the Holocaust Educational Trust

UPDATE - Find the link to the article by Express & Star - https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/tipton/2017/06/07/holocaust-surv...

UPDATE - Find the link to the article by...

Asian Spring

Recently, we had the privilege to perform on behalf of the RSA Academy at Sampad's annual showcase, Asian Spring. The whole day was delightful. Our El...

Recently, we had the privilege to perfor...

Hero Daughter

These are the words of Deana Wilkes, whose teenage daughter, Sheridan, called emergency services after she found her unconscious in her bedroom. On...

These are the words of Deana Wilkes, who...

Beats Without Boundaries

As part of the Alchemy Festival in association with Black Country Touring, taking place in the Black Country this week, we were privileged to welcome ...

As part of the Alchemy Festival in assoc...

A Prize for Enterprise!

On Thursday, 11th May, students from Year 9 undertook the Enterprise Challenge. The brief for the day was 'My Perfect University.' The aim of the da...

On Thursday, 11th May, students from Yea...

Intermediate Maths Challenge

Thirty Seven of our leading Years 9 and 10 Maths Students took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge on 2nd February, many of whom who have experie...

Thirty Seven of our leading Years 9 and ...

West Midlands Athletics Championships

Three RSA students have been selected to represent Sandwell Schools at the West Midlands Athletics Championships on Saturday 10th June. This prestigio...

Three RSA students have been selected to...

Edge hill University Maths Challenge Success

Great News! Five of our year 9 students have successfully completed stage 1 of the Edge Hill University Maths Challenge. This now means that Ebo...

Great News! Five of our year 9 studen...

ATL Achievements

The following students all achieved five or more ATL (Attitude to learning) 3s in their April report. An ATL 3 shows a learner with great motivation, ...

The following students all achieved five...

Fidgit Dance Company

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Our planet project

To support the "Our planet project" my Year 7 class wrote letters to local businesses to ask for prizes for a raffle. The raffle is to raise money f...

To support the "Our planet project" my Y...

Holi Hai!

On Saturday 25th March, the Elite RSA Academy dancers were invited to participate in the Holi Basant Ke Rang event taking place at the Arena Theatre, ...

On Saturday 25th March, the Elite RSA Ac...

IB Visual Arts Exhibition

On Wednesday 22nd March, the RSA Academy hosted its 6th annual IB Visual Arts exhibition. Three of its talented Year 13 IB students, Katrine Hjulstad,...

On Wednesday 22nd March, the RSA Academy...

Experience Matters

Budding lawyers from across the Family of Academies were recently invited to an 'Experience Matters' open day at Anthony Collins Solicitors in Birming...

Budding lawyers from across the Family o...

Former Students' Reunion 28th June 2017

Dear friend, I am delighted to invite you to our first reunion, here at the Academy, on 28th June 2017 from 5.00pm to 8.30pm. The event is free but, i...

Dear friend, I am delighted to invite yo...

Under 13 Girls Football Tournament

On Monday 27th March 2017, the under 13 girls football team represented the RSA Academy in a 6-a-side tournament hosted by Sandwell Academy. The girls...

On Monday 27th March 2017, the under 13 ...

Careers Fair 2017

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GCSEs 9 to 1

Reminder to all parents: GCSE grade reforms begin this year. Current year 11 will receive a new 1-9 grade in English and Maths. While current year 10 ...

Reminder to all parents: GCSE grade refo...

Year 7 Admissions

Once again the Academy is the popular choice for the community it serves. This year there have been 393 applications for admission into Year 7.

Once again the Academy is the popular ch...

'Non-Uniform Day'

On the last day of Term 3 we will be having a 'Non-Uniform Day'. The usual £1 donation applies but this time the money will be split between funds for...

On the last day of Term 3 we will be hav...

Lost Property

Please call in to collect any lost property before the end of term. We have a large amount that we are unable to continue to store, therefore, any it...

Please call in to collect any lost prope...

Rugby taster session

On Thursday 16th February, eight girls, ranging from year 7 to year 9, took part in a rugby taster session. The girls showed a great attitude to lear...

On Thursday 16th February, eight girls, ...

Year 8 ‘Cool careers’ Project

During the week of 13 February 2017, the final chapter of the Year 8 ‘Cool careers’ Project took place. This consisted of an interview with local busi...

During the week of 13 February 2017, the...

Reading Initiatives

Mr Tim Waltho, the Academy librarian, in collaboration 4 Tipton Libraries, has launched some fantastic initiatives to get our students reading more, e...

Mr Tim Waltho, the Academy librarian, in...

Annie

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Kidszania Trip

As part of the Cool Career project, to assist year 8's in making their option choices, they took a visit to Kidszania in London, these are Mia’s, Summ...

As part of the Cool Career project, to a...

Walking Talking Mock

The 80 foundation students worked well, some were losing stamina after 45 minutes, but most took the opportunity to make notes on their papers. We cov...

The 80 foundation students worked well, ...

Press Pass @ WBA

‘Press Pass’ is a partnership between The Albion Foundation and Albion’s Media Team – providing a once in a lifetime opportunity for young writers to ...

‘Press Pass’ is a partnership between Th...

Year 10 Rolls Royce STEM Activity Day – Derby

On 9th December, twelve year 10 students, attended the Rolls Royce STEM event held at their state of the art offices in Derby. The day was designed to...

On 9th December, twelve year 10 students...

Year 11 Progress Review Day 5th January

Year 11 Progress Review Day (14:30-18:00) All students leave the Academy at 14:15. Year 11 Revision Information here

Year 11 Progress Review Day (14:30-18:00...

Year 11 Achievement Bulletin

Dear Parent/guardian Merry Christmas! Please see the link below for the Year 11 Achievement Bulletin containing revision links and a list of the Ind...

Dear Parent/guardian Merry Christmas! ...

Christmas Fayre

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Year 8 STEM Activity

Year 8 STEM Activity – Birmingham University, Research Park Careers & Renewable Energy Event On 22 November 2016 ten students from the Academy, p...

Year 8 STEM Activity – Birmingham Univer...

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