On 27th January, 27 Sixth Form students from Matrix Academy Trust embarked on an unforgettable international expedition to South Africa, travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town on a once-in-a-lifetime educational and cultural journey.The adventure began with an evening and early morning safari in Kruger National Park, where students [...]
Well done staff and pupils from Matrix Academy Trust who ran the Walsall Arboretum parkrun over the weekend, despite the last minute change of destination and treacherous weather. Mr Brocklebank (Barr Beacon) came storming through the finish in a very impressive time of 18 minutes and 3 seconds, [...]
We are proud to celebrate our sponsorship of Mr Bullock from Barr Beacon School through our staff sponsorship initiative, supporting a hobby that reflects patience, perseverance, and a deep respect for the natural world. A passionate and highly committed carp angler, Mr Bullock has spent years travelling across [...]
Matrix Academy Trust to Continue National SMART Response Programme in 2026Matrix Academy Trust is proud to confirm that throughout 2026 we will continue to share our SMART Response® lockdown resources and training free of charge with schools, trusts, and education professionals across the country.Developed from our lived experience [...]
Smestow Academy Celebrates Rapid Transformation in Latest Ofsted InspectionSmestow Academy is proud to announce the results of its latest Ofsted inspection, which highlights a remarkable turnaround for the school since joining Matrix Academy Trust in January 2023. Previously graded as 'Inadequate' prior to joining the Trust, the academy [...]
Matrix Academy Trust Talent Competition 2026 Do you have a special talent you wish to showcase at our next big live event? You will have the chance to perform on stage in front of a live audience in Birmingham in the state-of-the-art theatre at Millennium Point on [...]
