A Masterclass in Ambition: Demarai Gray Visits Smith’s Wood Academy! It’s not every day that a Premier League champion walks through our doors, but the energy at Smith’s Wood Academy was absolute electric this week as we welcomed a true local hero, Demarai Gray. From his early days right
Looking Back: A Spectacular World Book Day 2026! Now that the dust has settled and the library shelves have caught their breath, we’re taking a moment to look back on an unforgettable World Book Day 2026. The week may be over, but the buzz around the corridors proved that
National Recognition for Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust’s Commitment to Wellbeing We are proud to share that Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust (FMAT) has been shortlisted for Wellbeing Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence Awards 2026. This nomination reflects the culture of care we have built together here at Smith’s Wood Academy, where wellbeing and mental health
Smith’s Wood Academy, in Solihull, has improved more than any other school in the country, after years of work trying to turn its fortunes around. Ofsted Inspectors’ latest report on the school, to be published next week, shows that key areas such as leadership, behaviour and attendance are all
We are pleased to invite parents and carers to a special session on 4 March, where a representative from Solar will be visiting our school. Solar is a collaborative partnership between the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Barnardo’s and Autism West Midlands. They provide essential emotional wellbeing and mental
Smith’s Wood boys head to School Games County Finals Athletes from Smith’s Wood Academy are heading to the School Games County Finals next month after an outstanding performance at the regional indoor athletics event. The Year 8 boys’ team claimed gold at the competition, held at North Solihull
