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Year 6 pupils from Tameside Primary Academy visited St Francis of Assisi Church at Friar Park as part of their Religious Education (RE) curriculum, gaining a closer insight into the Christian faith and the role of a local place of worship.  During the visit, pupils explored the church, looked at a range of religious artefacts… Read more »

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is inviting students across its academies to get creative, as its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition returns for 2026. The competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and produce a design that captures the spirit of Christmas, with entries welcomed from Primary and Secondary students across the Trust. Students… Read more »

Tameside Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to embedding inclusive attendance practice and ensuring pupils and families receive the support they need to thrive. The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders… Read more »

Dear families, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. It is a great privilege to take on this responsibility. My own journey within the academy sector began at Shireland in 2006, and I am proud to return to lead a Trust that plays such an… Read more »

Our Summer Trust newsletter is here! Discover the stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped another fantastic term across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. From student success stories and innovative teaching to exciting projects and community partnerships, there’s plenty to celebrate.

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy stepped back in time to discover life in the Viking era during a special educational visit delivered by TimeZones.  TimeZones delivers historical workshops for schools, museums, castles and other organisations, using role play and artefacts to help people understand how communities lived in the past. Its interactive sessions encourage participants… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Tameside Primary Academy joined other primary schools from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) focused day at Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich. The visit was designed to introduce pupils to future pathways in science, healthcare and renewable energy.   The event was delivered in partnership with Solar for Schools, a not-for-profit organisation that helps… Read more »

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy welcomed a visit from Severn Trent, taking part in a series of sessions focused on how water is managed, treated and used.   During an assembly for Key Stage 2, pupils were introduced to the water cycle and the processes involved in turning raw water into safe drinking water. They also learned what happens once water has… Read more »

Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from across our academies this term. From student successes and innovative teaching practices to impactful projects and community engagement, the newsletter offers a snapshot of the inspiring work happening across our… Read more »

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy tested their roadside awareness during an interactive workshop led by Sandwell’s Road Safety team. Children and parents learned how to navigate local streets safely, including the correct use of crossings and ways to stay focused and avoid distractions.   Reception and year 3 pupils took part in practical walks around the local area, practising safe… Read more »