Lovely to see Smestow Academy appearing on the front page of the Express & Star to shout about their progress. Headteacher's pride at once 'inadequate' Wolverhampton school which is now one of city's best The headteacher of a once "inadequate" Wolverhampton secondary school which is now one of [...]
Staff wellbeing continues to be central to the work that we do. Reducing workload and supporting wellbeing are key priorities for each of our seven schools, Central Team, School Improvement Team and our SCITT. To ensure reducing workload and promoting wellbeing remains a top priority, each school has [...]
One of the most improved secondary schools in the country!Smestow is officially one of the most improved secondary schools in the country!I am delighted that we can now officially celebrate our wonderful GCSE exam results from lastSummer as the performance tables have now been published by the Department [...]
What is SMART Response? SMART Response is Matrix Academy Trust’s phased, proportionate approach to managing critical incidents and threats in schools. Developed alongside West Midlands Police and aligned with Martyn’s Law, SMART Response replaces outdated “lockdown” procedures with a clear level-based system designed to protect students, staff, [...]
Despite the GCSE results nationally being brought back in line with pre-Covid levels, we are delighted that so many Matrix pupils have smashed their targets and achieved superlative outcomes. Results overall have improved significantly in several of our schools, including those who have recently joined our trust. [...]
"We had lots of books donated to the library when I first started, some from my own friends and family, some from staff, even a pupil parent I know outside of school who is a reviewer for a publisher. Any books that are suitable for the school [...]
