WELCOME
As Headteachers of Bloxwich Academy, we are delighted to welcome you and your family to our vibrant and inclusive school community. At Bloxwich Academy, we take great pride in providing a seamless and high-quality education from early years through to secondary, ensuring that every child is supported, challenged, and inspired at every stage of their journey. Our dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a love for learning and fostering ambition. From the moment our pupil’s step through the door, we work hard to help them reach their full potential and to give them every opportunity to thrive, whether that’s in the classroom, on the playground, or in the wider world.
Together, we strive to build confident, successful, and resilient learners. We look forward to working in partnership with you to help your child thrive and achieve their full potential.
Ms. S Shepherd – Headteacher, Bloxwich Academy Primary
Mr J. Till – Headteacher, Bloxwich Academy Secondary
The charities that the Houses will be supporting were chosen in consultation with our Parent Forum and by our School Councils working together.
These are:
Telford – Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Watt – Acorns Children’s Hospice
Stevenson – Teenage Cancer Trust
Brindley – Trussell Trust
Our school community champions will also be working, along with other schools in the Trust to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
The benefits of an all-through school
- Primary pupils are able to access specialist rooms and facilities on the secondary site such as science labs and sport facilities.
- Primary pupils will benefit from specialist teaching through a range of curriculum projects.
- Primary pupils will have opportunities to work with older pupils in the secondary setting with benefits for both primary and secondary pupils alike.
- Transition is easier from Year 6 to 7 as pupils are already familiar with some of the teachers, routines, pupils and the site of the secondary setting.
- Pastoral care and school values follow pupils through their school experiences from age 4 to 16.
- A joined up curriculum where the academic journey of pupils is followed all through to ensure that progress in maximised.
Message from the CEO
Ms L Draycott
‘I am very proud to be the CEO of the Matrix Academy Trust. It is truly a privilege to work with like-minded, hard-working colleagues who are all focused on delivering the Trust’s vision.
‘Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.
‘A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.'
LionHeart Challenge
- On Thursday 27th June and Friday 28th June, all Year 10 pupils at Bloxwich Academy were provided with an excellent opportunity to take part in the LionHeart Challenge. Bloxwich Community Partnership funded the exciting event where pupils had the opportunity to work in groups to research, develop and plan an event for a chosen local demographic.
Pupils developed their ability to communicate, research local context and data and understand the financial requirements to run and market an event. This not only included the development of an event, but also how to market, advertise and resource. All skills developed during the day are transferable to furthering their education and into the working environment.
At the end of the event, each team had to present their event in full to the judging panel, which included local counsellors, parent governors and Bloxwich Community Partnership. The groups were judged on their ability to balance finances, development of concept, marketing co ordination and presentation of the project. They also were awarded for the overall winner.