Academy News

EXPLORE OUR CAREERS FAIR IN THE THEATRE FROM 9AM TO 3PM.  Meet local employers and professionals.  Career pathways, apprenticeships, University and working opportunities.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, our Year 10 Engineering students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Careers in Engineering and Construction event at the IMAX, Millennium Point. This inspiring event brought together over 25 leading local and national employers, giving our students direct access to some of the biggest

Wondering where to find help at school for your child?     Want to take an active role in your child’s education and support the school community?    The community clinic is a great place to start.    Running throughout the year, the clinics cover a wide variety of topics

  We have celebrated UK Parliament this week and welcomed three fantastic visitors into school to support us.   On 27th November 2025, we had a visit from an alumni student, Kamren Grant who is the Chairman of Hodge Hill and Solihull Conservative Party and his colleague Georgia Peplow. Kamren left

On 25th November 2025, we had the team from BBC Scripted Drama in school to work with the Year 9’s.  Following last years successful workshops, the BBC were keen to work with our students again.   The session was a chance for students to learn about how a TV show

Smith’s Wood Academy has hit the news again with a fantastic story regarding improved attendance!   You can see the full story at The ‘most improved school’ in the West Midlands where ‘every student went up a grade’ – Birmingham Live   A huge thank you to dedicated staff, students,

Year 7 had a spook-tacular Halloween treat this week! Our amazing science technician wowed everyone with some “magic” tricks — and then revealed the science behind the spell! From bubbling potions to liquids mysteriously changing colours, it was all about tricks and treats for curious minds.

We’re really excited to share that Smith’s Wood Academy has been featured on Birmingham Live this week, following our recognition as one of the most improved schools in the West Midlands. It’s always fantastic to see our school community recognised and celebrated, and this latest piece highlights the great things