I would like to start with some fantastic news – we have been given official permission by the Archdiocese of Birmingham to open a sixth form! We are thrilled and delighted and will now begin the process of planning ahead of opening in September 2015. This is a huge step forward for our school and shows the high regard we are held in by the church and the local authority.

Our pupils have already been consulted on how they would like their sixth form to look and the sort of curriculum that we will offer. This will continue in the days ahead along with planning for a sixth form open evening in November. Parents of pupils in Year 11 are encouraged to discuss this with their children as they begin to consider what they want to do after Year 11.