Category: News

Earlier in September, a group of our students proudly represented the academy at the first Solihull Schools Cross Country race, hosted at Langley School. It was a fantastic afternoon of determination, teamwork and athletic talent. Amelia (Year 8) delivered an exceptional performance, running a strong and confident race from the very start. She set a…
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We are so excited to announce that the academy’s book vending machine is now fully stocked and will be operational from 25 September, ready for students to earn tokens via the Grace Points Plaza. Tokens can be earned for good attendance, as well as for various other acts of kindness, or good behaviour around the…
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A group of students, along with their parents/carers, enjoyed a visit to a local farm, where they spent time with the people who run the farm and look after the animals, while exploring the outdoors together. The trip was all about kindness, connection, and creating positive experiences for students who can sometimes find regular school…
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At the end of last academic year two of our Year 10 students, Jack and Katie, were nominated to participate as Ambassadors in the Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures Programme, which focuses on developing and embedding this initiative within our academy. So far these students have attended their first meeting in early July, where they gained…
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Students at Grace Academy Solihull were celebrating another year of outstanding GCSE results with the Academy continuing to excel.  Student performance in Maths and English continues to be strong with the vast majority of students achieving Grades 4 to 9 in both subjects. The academy continues to achieve well in a range of academic subjects…
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Pupils at Grace Academy Solihull Sixth Form continue to achieve outstanding results. Pupils achieved well in a range of Academic and Vocational courses including Level 3 qualifications in Sport, Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Psychology and Art. The number of students achieving higher grades continues to impress with an increase in the number of…
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This week, we have had the privilege of celebrating our students’ achievements from across the academic year. Alongside recognising excellence in academic performance, attendance and behaviour, we have also celebrated pastoral achievements, acknowledging those students who have demonstrated resilience and overcome personal challenges, as well as students who embody our academy values not only within…
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Our Year 10 Hospitality and Catering students have showcased outstanding culinary talent by successfully completing an intensive three-hour cooking challenge to prepare two complex dishes entirely from scratch. The demanding assessment pushed students to demonstrate advanced technical skills, including deboning chicken, mincing meat, proving and baking their own bread doughs, and executing precision vegetable knife…
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Our Year 10 students showcased incredible skill in an exclusive masterclass with Grace Academy’s Head Chef, Cale! The students rolled up their sleeves and learned the art of making sushi, successfully crafting two different types, Maki and California Rolls, from scratch. We were so impressed by the excellent effort from everyone involved! It was amazing…
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On Tuesday 7th July, the Grace Academy Choir delivered a fantastic performance at The Hive Centre, treating the audience to a wonderful programme of popular songs and show tunes. The choir showcased an impressive mix of soloists, duets and full choir performances, demonstrating the incredible talent, confidence and dedication of our students. Their performances were met with…
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