Press Coverage – St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

BBC Story about the St. Michael’s School Farm

The Farm at the Inner City Primary School

BBC Online – 6th November, 2023

“A primary school in Birmingham has introduced a small farm to inspire pupils and bring the community together. The BBC went to see the impact the animals have had.”

BBC Midlands Today – 6th November, 2023

Birmingham Mail story about 2024 Ofsted outcome

Inside the brilliant ‘turnaround’ Handsworth school that wraps children and families in love

Birmingham Mail – 21st April, 2024

“Two years ago St Michael’s Church of England Primary Academy in Handsworth was in the doldrums, told by Ofsted it ‘required improvement’ and was letting kids down. Now it’s celebrating an Outstanding rating.”

Birmingham Mail story about regional 2024 Ofsted inspections

The best Birmingham schools rated by Ofsted in 2024

Birmingham Mail – 29th December, 2024

“Inspectors visited the school in March 2024 and rated the school ‘outstanding’ across all areas of inspection. It marks a stunning transformation from November 2021, when the school was judged to ‘require improvement.’”