From 16th - 18th July, Miss Hart competed at the Global Dance Open Competition, against the best dancers from across the globe. Held at the ICC in Birmingham, Miss Hart and her Dance Partner, Hayden, represented Team England in the Senior Lyrical, Contemporary and Jazz Duet/ Trio sections, [...]
A-Level Success Across the Trust This year’s A-Level results across our trust tell a powerful story—one of resilience, ambition, and the transformative impact of education when schools, families, and communities work together. At Barr Beacon School, students once again raised the bar, with 20% of grades at A–A* [...]
Filming with actor Mark Wingett Brings SMART Response® training to Life for Schools Nationwide. We’ve just wrapped up a few incredible days of filming our eight ROSPA-accredited training videos for our SMART Response® program — a fresh, innovative approach to lockdowns in education — [...]
Smestow Academy’s Remarkable Turnaround Featured in Birmingham Mail Smestow Academy has been featured in the Birmingham Mail following its transformation from one of the most challenged schools in the country to a thriving learning environment. "A teacher at a secondary school which was once [...]
What a Day! Our First Trust-Wide Sports Day at Alexander Stadium This week, we made history with our very first Trust-Wide Sports Day, bringing together seven schools and over 3,500 people at the iconic Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. With 450 athletes competing in a range of events, [...]
MAT Excellence Awards Recognition We’re proud to share that Matrix Academy Trust was shortlisted for Trust Executive Team of the Year at the 2025 MAT Excellence Awards. This recognition reflects the incredible teamwork and dedication across our School Improvement Team, Central Support Team, and all our school-based colleagues. [...]
