Making a Difference

At our school, we make a real and lasting difference. Based in the heart of inner-city Birmingham, we serve a diverse community where many children face significant challenges. Guided by our values of All Different, All Equal and All Achieving, we ensure every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

Our outcomes place us in the top 25% of schools serving highly deprived communities, recognised by the Secretary of State. We are proud of this success, but we know education is about more than results. Every child’s journey is unique, and each child is supported to reach their own potential.

A Broad and Balanced Approach

We develop the whole child. Alongside strong academic teaching, we place a clear focus on oracy, helping pupils speak with confidence, listen carefully and share their ideas. Through debating events and work with our partner Centre Stage, children find and use their voice.

Healthy Bodies and Minds

We promote active, healthy lifestyles through our partnership with the Aston Villa Foundation and the King Edwards Schools Sports Partnership. Participation is high for both boys and girls, ensuring equal opportunity for all.

Our on-site mobile swimming pool ensures every child learns to swim before leaving Key Stage 2—a vital life skill and a key part of our commitment that all children achieve.

Strong Community Links

We are proud of our role in the local community. Our work with Pannel Croft Retirement Village helps pupils build relationships across generations, fostering empathy, respect and a sense of responsibility.

Aspiration and Opportunity

We raise ambitions for all children. Our links with King Edward VI Grammar Schools support pupils who wish to pursue an academic pathway after Key Stage 2. We encourage every child to aim high and fulfil their potential. Pupil leadership is a key element of our school and they ensure that pupil’s voices and ideas are heard and acted upon.We are proud of the incredible progress that all of our pupils make whilst they are at our school a clear endorsement of our positive partnership with our families.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

Care and wellbeing sit at the heart of our school. Our Pupil Leadership Wellbeing Ambassadors are trained to ensure that every child feels heard, safe and supported.

Our house system builds pride, belonging, and healthy competition, while promoting teamwork and resilience.

Through strong mentoring, every pupil has trusted adults to guide and support them.

At our school, making a difference is what we do every day. Through our commitment to our motto: All Different, All Equal and All Achieving, we develop confident, caring and capable young people, ready for the next stage of their lives and beyond.