Schools and colleges news
Olympic competition for Sandwell schools
Published on 18th May 2012
The finishing line is in sight for Sandwell students looking to take part in an Olympic competition.
The "Tipton Terrier" back on home territory for new school opening
Published on 5th March 2012
Former Wolves legend Steve Bull - the "Tipton Terrier" - will officially open Sandwell's newest school this week.
Record GCSE results for Sandwell pupils
Published on 26th January 2012
Sandwell education bosses were jumping for joy today after schools notched up the borough's best ever GCSE results - rising 52 places in the Government's league tables.
Sandwell school results among most improved in UK
Published on 15th December 2011
Sandwell children have achieved some of the UK's most improved results for English and maths in Government league tables out today (Thursday).
Smethwick school wins Bearwood on Ice snowman competition
Published on 14th December 2011
Youngsters from a primary school have won the make-a-snowman competition in the run-up to the winter wonderland Bearwood on Ice spectacular at Lightwoods Park.
Last chance for schools to sign up for Olympics
Published on 13th December 2011
Sandwell's education boss is reminding schools they only have until Friday (December 16) to claim their free tickets to next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games by completing a Get Set network form.
Pupils at Moorlands win quiz final
Published on 12th December 2011
Pupils at the Moorlands Primary School have won the Wednesbury Schools Book Quiz for the second consecutive year as part of a scheme to get children to enjoy reading.
Christmas at Holyhead Primary
Published on 29th November 2011
Holyhead Primary School in Wednesbury is getting in the Christmas spirit with a series of events
Sandwell Council calls in Freedom of Information watchdog
Published on 13th October 2011
Sandwell Council is calling in the Freedom of Information watchdog to get to the bottom of the Government's refusal to explain why it would not fund plans to rebuild crumbling schools in the borough.
Leader vows to continue BSF fight
Published on 5th October 2011
Sandwell Council leader Councillor Darren Cooper today vowed to carry on demanding answers over the borough’s axed £125 million schools’ modernisation plans from Education Minister Michael Gove.
Sandwell pupils off to Krakow
Published on 7th September 2011
A group of Sandwell students are going to Poland next year - thanks to European funding.
Sandwell pupils celebrate good GCSE results
Published on 25th August 2011
Sandwell pupils have recorded record results at GCSE level - continuing the borough's trend of improving year-on-year for the last 10 years.
Sandwell students meet robots!
Published on 8th August 2011
Students from two Sandwell schools met robots that are helping to make parts for cars when they visited a local engineering firm.
Brandhall Primary wins coveted eco title
Published on 1st August 2011
An Oldbury school has beaten competition from 31 others in Sandwell to win an award for its environmental work.
"Devastation" at BSF blow for Sandwell
Published on 19th July 2011
Sandwell Council leader Darren Cooper today said he was "absolutely devastated" by the announcement that the borough is to get no money to rebuild crumbling schools.
Holyhead pupils rewarded for 'green' activities
Published on 13th July 2011
Pupils at a Wednesbury school are celebrating after receiving an award for their efforts to keep Sandwell tidy.
Young musicians take a bow
Published on 23rd June 2011
Over 200 young musicians raised the roof at West Bromwich Town Hall with a sell-out concert for Sandwell's Junior String Festival.
Pupils rewarded for looking after borough
Published on 21st June 2011
Pupils at a Smethwick school are celebrating after receiving an award for their efforts to keep Sandwell tidy.
Clean and tidy Uplands Manor
Published on 3rd June 2011
A Smethwick school is celebrating after being given an award for its efforts to keep Sandwell tidy and making the school sustainable.
Smethwick school gets gardening
Published on 27th May 2011
Green-fingered kids at a Smethwick school are getting to grips with gardening.