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One week left to apply for secondary school places

Birmingham families can list up to six schools, and those who apply late are less likely to get one of their preferences.

24 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Police warn students they could be evicted over Bonfire Night disorder

After fireworks were fired at officers and buses near student halls last year, police say troublemakers face arrest and universities may take action.

23 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Ninestiles Academy raises awareness of developmental language disorder

The Acocks Green school brought families, pupils and speech and language therapists together, with Jess Phillips MP among the guests.

22 October 2026 · Source: BirminghamWorld

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Three Birmingham schools among England's top 20 for GCSE results

Heritage Academy was one of only 12 secondaries where every pupil got grade 5 or above in English and maths and passed at least five GCSEs.

21 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Cabinet backs Birmingham's three-year plan to reform SEND support

More than £21 million of government money has been secured for the plan, which includes earlier specialist help for schools and more specialist places.

21 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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More school streets planned to keep cars away from school gates

The council's transport plan would close roads outside more schools to traffic at drop-off and pick-up times.

19 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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University of Birmingham "meal deal society" goes viral

More than 60 students turned up at a Selly Oak Tesco Express for the first meet-up, filmed for a TikTok seen a million times.

18 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Bournville School has the highest unauthorised absence rate in the city

Its rate of 7.2% compares with a national average of 2.9%, as schools are set attendance targets for the first time.

17 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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Heritage Academy in Highgate among 12 schools with perfect GCSE results

Every pupil got grade 5 or above in English and maths, with King Edward VI Handsworth School just behind.

16 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Live

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University of Birmingham launches joint degrees with University of Lagos

Master's courses in AI and data, and in digital media, will be taught in Lagos from September 2027.

16 October 2026 · Source: University of Birmingham