Handful of reception places available for September 2025 – apply via your local authority.
National offer day for reception places is Wednesday 16 April. If your child has successfully secured a place in our Academy, our admin team will call you upon our return from the Easter break. If you have a child who unfortunately has not secured a place at our Academy, please call admissions at your local authority.
Looking for a reception place at a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features?
Book a tour, we’re always open! Call now to book a visit – 0121 429 2542.
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Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Click here to read the latest newsletter from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and discover what our academies have been up to this term.
A group of pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy in Oldbury had a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit No. 10 Downing Street. They joined the FYI – Sky Kids and Sky News programme, presented by kids for kids, alongside First News to take part in a press conference where they had the chance to… Read more »
Our Autumn Trust newsletter is here! Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what our academies have been up to over this term:
Reception and year two pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy experienced a day of creativity and inspiration as they participated in a hands-on artistic workshop led by celebrated land artist James Brunt. Known for his intricate outdoor creations using natural materials, Brunt brought his unique artistic vision into the classroom, guiding pupils in a collaborative art… Read more »
On Friday 25 October, Mr Cusworth-Yafai, Assistant Principal at Thorns Collegiate Academy, will be taking on an incredible challenge – a 35-mile ultra marathon across the Trust’s 12 schools in just one day – to raise funds for WaterAid! His mission? To help provide clean water and sanitation to communities in need around the world.… Read more »
Lightwoods Primary Academy welcomes families seeking an excellent education for their children to book a tour and experience our school firsthand. At Lightwoods, we are committed to fostering a caring and nurturing environment where every child feels safe and supported, enabling them to excel in all aspects of their development. We provide excellent teaching and… Read more »
Our summer Trust newsletter is here! Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what our academies have been up to over this term:
In its first Ofsted inspection since joining Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust in 2021, Lightwoods Primary Academy has achieved a good rating with outstanding features. The education watchdog rated the Oldbury primary school as good, the second highest rating, following an inspection last month. Inspectors highlighted the outstanding standard of a number of areas including behaviour… Read more »
Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what wonderful things our academies have been up to over this term:
Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what wonderful things our academies have been up to over this term:
