Buildwas Academy started the autumn term having been completely refurbished over the past 18 months, with an overhaul of its IT provision and a brand new forest school area. Now part of the Priorslee group, Buildwas, which was saved from closure two years ago, has taken on a new lease of life.
“We’re a small school with big ideas, where everybody is somebody,” said assistant principal Tom Plim. The school is hosting an open day on Tuesday 14 November from 11am to noon.

Top jazz group heading to Shropshire
One of the country’s top jazz groups will be performing in Shropshire next month. The Julian Bliss Septet (pictured) takes to the stage at the