We are thrilled to announce that Matrix Academy Trust has been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence awards presented by Optimus Education, celebrating the impact we have on our pupils, staff, and communities. At Matrix Academy Trust, our mission of “Education Without Exception” [...]
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 [...]
At the end of the first term, we proudly hosted our fourth annual Matrix Academy Trust Day, bringing together more than 960 members of staff from across our family of schools. This was a particularly special milestone for Elmwood School, who joined us for their very first [...]
We are excited to share our new People Strategy video, created in collaboration with staff from across the Trust in central Birmingham. This video offers a genuine, behind-the-scenes look at life within our Trust, featuring honest reflections and experiences from the people who make our schools exceptional [...]
Our pupils are getting ready to explore the world once again thanks to #TuringScheme funding - now for the 5th consecutive year! This year’s destinations include: South Africa - Year 12 - January 2026 Germany - Year 9 - March 2026 Canada - Year 10 - April 2026 [...]
