Category: News

Earlier this term, our Academy performing arts department took a selection of the incredible and talented cast members from the upcoming production of Matilda to participate in theatre workshops at Marston Green Junior School, Fordbridge School and Coleshill Heath School, all local primary schools. The students performed a short section of the musical for the…
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Earlier this term we were delighted to welcome Saqib Bhatti, the Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East and representatives from Teach First to our academy. Their visit was an inspiring opportunity for both staff and students to engage in meaningful conversations about education, opportunity and the future of our school community. Whilst in…
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Year 7 and 8 have had a great start to this half term with the opening of the Grace Points Plaza. This is an amazing opportunity for students with good attendance and behaviour to ‘spend’ their Grace Points on some wonderful prizes. Already some students have purchased pencil cases, sweets and coloured pens just to…
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Grace Academy Solihull’s Post 16 Team work closely with Career Ready, a UK-wide social mobility charity. They provide selected Sixth Form students a chance to be a part of their programme with workplace opportunities and 1:1 support. Their strong business links offer young people help with developing their skills and attitude, which is much needed…
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Over 700 students from Years 8 to 13 recently “dived into a world of opportunities” at the Academy’s successful Careers Fair. The event proved to be a pivotal day, described as being “packed with inspiration, advice, and real-world connections” designed to help shape student journeys. The Academy welcomed over 35 guest professionals, providing an exceptional breadth…
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Our school community joined together to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Students and staff observed a two-minute silence, reflecting with respect and gratitude. Our Student Ambassadors led a moving Remembrance Service, supported by staff, where wreaths were laid to mark this important occasion. Across the school, all students also took…
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Our Post-16 art students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the renowned Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool as part of their ongoing studies. Accompanied by the Art Department, 25 students took part in an observational drawing session, using the gallery’s impressive collection of sculptures and artworks as their inspiration. The visit allowed students to…
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We began the new term with a heartwarming Parent/Carer Coffee Morning at the Riverside Family Hub — a lovely way to reconnect as a school community. Families came together to enjoy homemade cake, hot drinks, and meaningful conversations. It was inspiring to see parents engaging with one another, sharing experiences, and staying connected with school…
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We are pleased to share two amazing opportunities that we have managed to secure in affiliation with the Aston Villa Football Club. 1. AVFC Intervention Kicks Off with a Bang at Grace Academy! The atmosphere at Grace Academy has been electric as students dive headfirst into an inspiring 10-week programme delivered in partnership with Aston…
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