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 [...]
n Partnership with the Department for Education, Matrix Academy Trust is excited to deliver the RISE universal offer of ‘Literacy Unlocking Potential and Raising Achievement’. This DFE fully funded offer includes a dynamic suite of CPD, including the option of four face-to-face conferences and targeted webinars, focused on [...]
The festive spirit was well and truly alive at head office as colleagues came together to celebrate the end of the year with a joyful Christmas gathering.Staff enjoyed a delicious end-of-year buffet, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and reflect on the year’s achievements. Laughter, conversation, and [...]
Lynsey Draycott, David Lowbridge-Ellis, and Gary Smart led a session titled “Safe and Secure: Effective Lockdown Procedures and Protocols”, focusing on the importance of proportionate lockdown procedures in schools. We had a brilliant turnout and were genuinely humbled by the positive feedback from delegates who are eager [...]
On Friday, 7th November 2025, all schools across our Trust came together to mark Remembrance Day — a time to honour and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces. The event was led by the [...]
