Chris Woakes Returns to Barr Beacon School to Inspire Young Cricketers.Barr Beacon School was proud to welcome back former pupil and England cricketer Chris Woakes for a special day celebrating cricket, inspiration, and community.Returning to where his cricketing journey began, Chris spent time with staff and pupils discussing [...]
Our first ever Matrix Netball Tournament took place on Wednesday 22nd April, bringing together schools from across the trust for a fantastic day of sport, collaboration and competition. The event showcased the strength of sport within the trust and provided pupils with the opportunity to represent their [...]
We are delighted to celebrate the fantastic efforts of pupils at Barr Beacon School, who recently took part in the Mini London Marathon in Schools during their PE lessons.It has been inspiring to see so many young people from Years 7–9 demonstrate resilience, determination and a commitment to [...]
In January 2026, Barr Beacon SCITT became one of the very first School Centred Initial Teacher Training providers to have an Ofsted inspection under the rigorous new framework. The report, which has now been published, highlights the extent to which leaders prioritise the individual trainee experience. Rather [...]
Matrix Academy Trust was honoured to be invited to this year’s 100 Heroes celebration, hosted by Birmingham Children's Hospital at the iconic Library of Birmingham. The special event recognised the hospital’s top fundraisers from the past year, bringing together individuals and organisations who have gone above and [...]
Schools from across the Trust came together once again to celebrate the very best of the Performing Arts in a truly unforgettable event hosted by Bloxwich Academy. This year’s celebration was made even more special as we welcomed Elmwood School for the very first time. Their performers [...]
