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We are proud to be a part of the Amethyst Academies Trust having joined in March 2017.  Our aim is to provide the very best educational experience for the children of Wolverhampton, which will enable them to become well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for future employment.   To achieve this aim we will be working together as a team alongside families, local primary schools and the wider community.

In September 2019 the Trust implemented the Knowledge-Rich Curriculum. The curriculum was over 12 months in planning with leaders and teaching staff from across the trust. Over the Spring Term, the Amethyst Trust moved away from using learning objectives to structure learning sequences, and instead moved to a system of Big Questions and Small Questions. Simply put, the Big Questions stretch over a sequence of lessons and are something that students should be built up to being able to answer; there is a Small Question for each lesson which helps students to have a clear frame of reference for a..Read More

In September 2019 the new Amethyst Sixth Form Centre was opened to our students. This was the results of a multi-million pound investment to provide a modern learning zone for up to 300 students. Our new sixth form centre has been built on the site of the old swimming pool. It contains learning zones as well as areas for sixth form students to relax and revise. The building boasts a large seating area downstairs for students to relax and work in. Food and drinks are served from the “Grab and Go” dining facilities attached to the downstairs work zone. Teaching..Read More

We are proud to be a part of the Amethyst Academies Trust having joined in March 2017.  Our aim is to provide the very best educational experience for the children of Wolverhampton, which will enable them to become well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for future employment.   To achieve this aim we work together as a team alongside families, local primary schools and the wider community. In our school, every pupil matters.  Every single one deserves the very best education so that they can take their place in the world with confidence and success.  We believe that our knowledge rich..Read More

Under the Secondary Schools expansion programme it was proposed that from September 2018 Aldersley High School would increase its Year 7 intake from 180 to 210, permanently enabling the School to cater for up to 1350 students. This would also increase Post 16 capacity from 150 to 300, allowing schools from across the trust to be taught at Aldersley High School.

Under the Secondary Schools expansion programme it was proposed that from September 2021 Moreton School would increase its Year 7 intake from 180 to 210, permanently enabling the School to cater for up to 1050 students. The project will include a £1.5 million pound investment in buildings on the school site to accommodate the increase in students.

The Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ben Dumayne as the new Headteacher of Moreton School. During a rigorous selection process involving staff, pupils, Governors and representatives of the Trust, Mr Dumayne stood out as an exceptional candidate to all those involved, and was the clear and unanimous choice of all members of the selection panel. Mr Dumayne is currently Head of School at Newtown High School in Powys. He will be joining us in January 2023 and during the Autumn Term Mr Mark Hignett will continue to be acting as Headteacher of the school. Mr Hignett..Read More

It brings us immense pleasure to announce that Tettenhall Wood Special School is now a cherished part of the Amethyst Academies Trust family. Tettenhall Wood stands out as a beacon of excellence in special education, dedicated to nurturing children and young people diagnosed with autism and complex learning needs. Our relationship with Tettenhall Wood has flourished over the past year. This partnership has been marked by reciprocal visits between our schools and a slew of collaborative ventures. One of our standout projects has been the establishment of the Horizon project. This initiative focuses on integrating students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum..Read More

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our Amethyst Academies Trust family, The Telford Park School. This vibrant institution, nestled in the heart of its community, is dedicated to upholding the values and educational standards that the Trust embodies. Its commitment to providing every student with an exceptional education experience aligns seamlessly with our ethos of fostering environments where everyone, regardless of their starting point, can thrive and achieve their best. The school’s dedication to creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment for its pupils resonates with our commitment to excellence in education across the Trust. As The..Read More

We are proud to congratulate Penn Hall School on the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which confirms the school has achieved a strong standard across all key areas following an inspection in November 2025. The report highlights the exceptional work of the entire staff team, who provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for every pupil. Inspectors praised the school’s calm and purposeful atmosphere, where “relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive” and where “staff consistently model and expect positive behaviour.”