New PE Clubs have launched this week for the next half term and we have already had some fantastic numbers across the week. Please also see our Couch to 5K poster which is an initiative we are running to raise the fitness of pupils that would like to within themselves but also to raise money for the Matrix charity PAPYRUS. A fantastic cause!

Be great to get lots of pupils involved in this with the end goal of running the Park Run at West Park on Saturday 16^th May.

Join us on Friday 6th March 2026 from 9am till 3pm!

Some of the exhibitors are:

Wolves Foundation​, West Midlands Fire, Aston Transitional Care​, University of Wolverhampton​, Wolverhampton City Council, Army

We’re very excited to hold our next book fair from Monday 16th March until Thursday 19th March.

There will be lots of fantastic books to buy, old favourites and new titles along with some great offers available including a £1 discount on every single book as a World Book Day offer, no voucher necessary, and every book bought will earn rewards for the school library.

We cannot take cash at the book fair, payment options include paying by card, online from home using the QR code slip issued by the library after pupils have chosen their book or by Scholastic Book Vouchers (vouchers and online payments must be purchased by midnight on Wednesday 18th March at Book Fair Gift Vouchers - Scholastic Book Fairs, please note change cannot be given).

Pupils can also win £15 or £10 vouchers to spend at the book fair by entering the World Book Day competition in the library, Book Stars in a Jar, simply guess how many book stars are in the jar, the nearest guesses will win the vouchers and every pupil entering the competition will earn house points, competition ends at 3pm Friday 6th March!

The book fair will be in the library before school, break time and after school each day during the week.

Meet our Assistant Head of House - Mr Sidhu

I joined Smestow Academy in September 2020 as a trainee teacher on my PGCE placement and have been proud to remain as a full-time member of staff ever since. I teach Mathematics across Key Stages 3 and 4 and also support our pastoral provision as Assistant Head of House, working closely with Heads of House and the attendance team to promote positive behaviour, attendance, and punctuality. 

Smestow is a fantastic school with brilliant pupils and a supportive, dedicated staff team that I am proud to be part of. I am passionate about helping pupils believe in their potential and feel confident about their future, whatever path they choose. 

As a young Panjabi male teacher, I am proud to be a visible role model and strongly believe that representation matters - every pupil deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and unwinding with films, games and podcasts.

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Meet our Head of 6th form and Assistant Head of Sixth form - Mrs Bryant and Mr Davies! 

Name: Mrs Bryant

Role: Assistant Head (Exams, Data, Assessment & Careers) and Head of Sixth Form

I joined Smestow in April 2024 and have loved being part of such a dedicated and vibrant school community. Alongside my leadership role, I teach A Level Biology as well as Science across Key Stages 3 and 4. I’ve been teaching for nine years and supporting students both academically and pastorally continues to be the most rewarding part of my career. I am incredibly excited to keep watching the Sixth Form grow and to help our students achieve their aspirations.

Fun fact: I’m a huge dog lover and share my home with two giant Newfoundland's and one very cheeky Labrador!

Name: Mr Davies

Role: Science Teacher and Assistant Head of Sixth Form 

I joined Smestow in September 2016 as a PE teacher and began teaching Science in 2017. I have loved how Smestow Academy has grown into a positive and successful community where pupils are well mannered and make good progress. I teach A Level Biology as well as Triple Biology to KS4 and Science to KS3 pupils. My additional responsibility in school is Assistant Head of Sixth Form where I support students in making the right choices in their next steps as well as ensure they make progress in Level 3 studies.

In my Spare Time I enjoy:  Watching football (I am a big football fan), listening to music and going on long walks with my family

Last Friday our year 11s concluded their Human Geography fieldwork by visiting numerous sites around Wolverhampton City centre, their focus of the fieldwork was on regeneration in our local area. Students remained focused throughout the investigation and represented Smestow Academy brilliantly. Well done to all year 11s who have completed their Human Fieldwork investigation this year.

Why not continue the learning of the variety of topics that have been studied this half-term at Smestow Academy?  With a choice of activities to do at home or for days out, there is something for everyone!

Download resources HERE

To learn and make progress,
We need to see you.

This week we are running our 100% attendance promotion with a valentines theme!

Every child who is here every day and on time this week will be entered into a year group draw and will be in with a chance of winning one of three restaurant vouchers - there is a top prize of £50 and two prizes of £25.

“If you can’t take a date, take a mate!”

This week in PE Students took part in an engaging adaptive football session. Pupils took part in a blindfolded activity designed to develop their communication skills and raise awareness of inclusive sport. Whilst playing a modified version of football it encouraged them to rely on teamwork, verbal communication, and senses other than sight.

The session focused on clear instruction, active listening, and trust between peers linking to our Smestow value of success achieved together. Students guided others through spoken cues and sound awareness in order to be successful as that team.   

The activity was both challenging and rewarding, promoting cooperation, and confidence while reinforcing the value of effective communication use in PE and physical activity. Well done to everyone involved.

On Friday we welcomed Alison Cope to Smestow Academy, to deliver a very important message to pupils in Years 8-13.

Alison stressed the importance of our pupils making the right choices and being mindful of the impact their actions have on those around them. Alison shared her own personal story, which has had a profound impact on all that listened.

Thank you to Alison for sharing your story and highlighting this important message to our pupils.

Congratulations to our Year 10 students who have performed well on their end of unit exams. They have been assessed on the Media and Technology unit and many pupils scored 45 or more out of 50 on the listening and reading papers. The writing papers also showed real promise with many pupils demonstrating their opinions and using the past, present and future tenses to talk about their online activities. Bravo!

Below are photographs of exam work from Riley and Leyla in Year 10

Year 11s are about to sit their speaking exams in French. These begin on February 10^th. Please see a fantastic alphabet resources on the website. Mademoiselle Robic has carefully planned an activity for pupils to listen and check their understanding of the French alphabet. This will greatly help students with the read-aloud task and in spelling any names on the role play task. Bonne chance !