Alex Buck

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:

In the heart of our community lies a hub of learning, and now, an open invitation extends beyond our classroom walls. Our school facilities, including football pitches and sports halls, are available to hire through our new partner, School Hire. As we unlock our doors to the community, local sports teams, clubs, and community groups… Read more »

Lightwoods Primary Academy is thrilled to extend an invitation to families in search of an exceptional educational experience for their children. We warmly welcome you to visit our school and take a guided tour. Lightwoods Primary Academy is dedicated to nurturing confident and independent lifelong learners. We provide a caring environment where every child feels… Read more »

Primary academies from across the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust experienced an immersive performance about dyslexia from the Birmingham Hippodrome this week.  Pupils from Shireland Technology Primary, Lightwoods Primary Academy, Wallbrook Primary Academy, Holyhead Primary Academy and Tameside Primary Academy were treated to an inspiring performance by the Birmingham Hippodrome of Aakah Odedra’s “Little Murmurs”, which… Read more »