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PM Faces Questions from Lightwoods Pupils at No. 10

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 »

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Facilities for hire

Lightwoods Primary Academy is excited to announce that its facilities are now available for hire by the general public. Whether you’re looking for a venue for your sports club, a meeting space, or a place to host an event, we have a variety of options to suit your needs. Available Facilities: Community hall – a flexible… Read more »

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Trust Newsletter – Autumn 2024

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:

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Pupils Discover The Beauty of Natural Art with Artist James Brunt

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 »

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Running for Change

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 »

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National Framework for Penalty Notices for school absence

Dear Parent/Carer Re: National Framework for Penalty Notices for school absence I am taking this opportunity to write to inform you of some important changes the Department for Education is introducing regarding school attendance and the issuing of penalty notices when children are absent from school. A new National Framework for Penalty Notices has been… Read more »

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Explore Your Child’s Potential with Lightwoods Primary Academy: Book Your Tour for September 2025 Start

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 »

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Trust Newsletter – Summer 2024

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:

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‘Pupils Excel’ As Lightwoods Primary Academy Earns Good Rating with Outstanding Features

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 »

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Limited Number of Places Available for September 2024 Intake

Today marks National Offer Day for reception, and we have handful of places are available in our September 2024 reception cohort. If you are interested in applying for a place, please contact your local authority directly. For those seeking further information or wishing to arrange a tour of the school, please contact us on 0121… Read more »

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