Schools news

Councillor Jo Monk stands in front of the new Church Hill Middle School Library building as a blue ribbon is cut.

Two Schools, One Heart

Published on Friday, 26th November 2021

Official Opening of new library at Church Hill Middle School, Redditch

Final fortnight for Pershore education review
Published on Thursday, 11th November 2021
There are two weeks left for residents to share their views on proposals on changes to schools in the Pershore area.
Location of new secondary school in Worcester announced
Published on Wednesday, 10th November 2021
A progress update on the new secondary school is due to be heard at next week’s Cabinet meeting at County Hall.
Consultation on changes to school system in Pershore launched
Published on Tuesday, 12th October 2021
A public consultation on proposals to change age ranges, amalgamate schools and expand pupil numbers at a number of schools in the Pershore area has been launched.
Proposals to consult on changes to school system in Pershore being discussed in Cabinet
Published on Thursday, 16th September 2021
Cabinet will be asked to approve a public consultation on proposals to change age ranges at a number of schools in the Pershore area.
School Admissions in Worcestershire open 1 September
Published on Friday, 27th August 2021
Applications for school places in Worcestershire for 2022 are set to open on 1 September 2021.
Worcestershire welcomes end of school bubbles
Published on Thursday, 8th July 2021
Worcestershire has welcomed the news that school children will no longer be required to remain in bubbles from the Step 4 date of 19th July.
Could you be a Parent Governor representative?
Published on Thursday, 27th May 2021
Are you a Parent Governor of one of the Council’s maintained schools? Would you like to share the views of parents with Worcestershire County Council?
County Council and local MP welcome finished Pitcheroak improvements
Published on Monday, 24th May 2021
Pitcheroak School in Redditch have recently unveiled their new school house.
Funding will see school improvements at Wolverley C.E. Secondary School
Published on Thursday, 4th March 2021
Significant funding of up to £3m has been committed from the County Council to help fund much needed school improvements at Wolverley C.E. Secondary School over the next two years
Ready, Steady Worcestershire supports 3000 school pupils
Published on Friday, 19th February 2021
3000 Worcestershire school students have been supported through this half-term by the County Council’s Ready Steady Worcestershire initiative.
Two Worcestershire schools will become Centres of Excellence for Teacher Training
Published on Friday, 12th February 2021
Two Worcestershire schools have been selected to become centres of excellence for teacher and leadership training and development.
Parents advised to wear face coverings outside schools
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2020
Parents and carers across the county are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school.
School Admissions in Worcestershire now open
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2020
Applications for school places in 2021 opened today, September 1.
Cabinet member on Worcestershire GCSE students’ achievements
Published on Tuesday, 18th August 2020
Students should be proud of their efforts as they receive their GCSE results across Worcestershire today.
Thank you to Worcestershire's staff and students as the school year comes to a close
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2020
As the school year officially finishes this week, Worcestershire Children First and Worcestershire County Council would like to thank staff and students for going above and beyond this year.
Over 90% of schools now open across Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 19th June 2020
9 out of 10 schools in Worcestershire are now open daily to reception, year one and year six students, following the wider re-opening of schools in June 1.
Reminder to apply for your child’s school place
Published on Thursday, 9th January 2020
Applications for Primary/First/Junior and Middle School admissions in 2020 are still open.
School Admissions in Worcestershire open today
Published on Thursday, 29th August 2019
Applications for school places in 2020 will open today, September 1.
Is your child ready to start school?
Published on Monday, 19th August 2019
Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a little daunting for children and parents.