Saltley Academy
| Saltley Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Belchers Lane , , B9 5RX | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | 'Play your part, Play it well' |
| School district | West Midlands |
| Local authority | Birmingham City Council |
| Trust | Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 141668 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Mr Michael York |
| Headteacher | Mr Pete Weir |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Houses | Alhazen, Cadbury, Curie, Farah, Shakespeare, Turing |
| Colour(s) | Houses in order: Yellow, Purple, Green, Orange, Blue, Red. The Academy's main colour: Green |
| Website | http://www.saltley.bham.sch.uk/ |
Saltley Academy (formerly Saltley School & Specialist Science College) is a mixed secondary school located in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham, in the West Midlands of England.[1]
History
Saltley School was previously a community school administered by Birmingham City Council. The school also gained specialist status as a Science College.
Saltley Academy opened as a grammar School in the 1920's, and was closed down when World War 2 broke out. Years afterwards, it was opened again as Saltley School. Saltley Academy was honored to have taught and hosted many famous figures.
In 2014 Saltley School was placed in special measures by Ofsted after a critical inspection report. The inspection had been undertaken after Saltley School had been connected to the Operation Trojan Horse scandal which affected a number of schools in Birmingham in 2014.[2]
Saltley School converted to academy status in March 2015 and was renamed Saltley Academy. The school is now part of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust which includes Brownmead Primary Academy and Washwood Heath Academy
In December 2015, Saltley Acdemy was proud to have Prince William, MP Liam Bryne and many other figures to witness the 'Football for Peace' Campaign which was hosted by the academy.
Since July 2016, Saltley Academy have been officially recognised by UNICEF as a ‘Rights Respecting School’ and granted the Level 1 award. They were the first Birmingham secondary school to receive the award. No school in the country has achieved the award as quickly as they did and they are now working towards Level 2.
A Rights Respecting School
Saltley Academy Vision Statement
Our ‘Academy Pledge’ as a Rights Respecting School:
Saltley Academy is founded on the principle of all respecting the dignity and rights of each and every individual. Respectful relationships are at the core of this learning community, which will enable our young people to respect all whom they meet and to understand and develop the skills they need to embrace the responsibilities of being an outstanding learner and an active, contributing and content citizen.
The follow vision statement was written by the combined work of staff and students. It was last reviewed by the Year 11 prefects in November 2016.
Senior Leadership Team
Mrs Bev Mabey - Executive Head teacher Mr P Weir – Head of Academy Mr P White – Deputy Headteacher (Personal Development, Well-being and Behaviour) Mr M Bussey – Deputy Headteacher (Achievement and Curriculum) Mrs E Wilson – Assistant Headteacher (Safeguarding; External Links) Mr A Khan – Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and E-learning) Mr G Ahmed – Assistant Headteacher (Assessment and Reporting) Ms S Sisodia – Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning) Mr J Shemar – Senior Teacher – (Well-being curriculum/Citizenship) Mrs O Morgan – School Business Manager
Saltley Wellbeing Centre
Saltley Wellbeing Centre (formerly Saltley Community Leisure Centre) adjoins the Saltley School complex. The Centre offers sports and leisure facilities for the local community as well as for use by the school.[3]
References
- ^ "Saltley Academy".
- ^ Richard Garner (9 June 2014). "Trojan Horse schools: 'British values' must be promoted in the classroom, says Michael Gove". The Independent.
- ^ "Saltley Wellbeing Centre".