Dudley Academies Trust proudly held the Trust-wide Secondary School Poetry By Heart Final Competition, showcasing the poetic talents of learners across their secondary schools. Each of the four secondary schools within the Trust has embraced the national Poetry By Heart competition, embedding it across their curriculum to foster a love for poetry and creativity among learners. 

On Friday, 22nd November 2024, Millennium Point in Birmingham buzzed with excitement as the Dudley Academies Trust November Conference took place. The event brought together over 700 staff members from the six Trust schools, governance members, and distinguished guests from the Department for Education (DfE), local Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and other local employers with whom the Trust collaborates. 

St James Academy received a ‘good’ rating in all areas in a recent Ofsted inspection. The outcome is a momentous occasion for the school as it was last rated ‘good’ nearly two decades ago. The report praises the school for being inclusive and a place where pupils feel that they can be themselves in a safe environment.

On Thursday 18^th April 2024, pupils from Blowers Green Primary and Kates Hill Primary, part of Dudley Academies Trust, attended a theatre trip at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to see The Boy at the Back of the Class.

On Sunday 24th March, children from Blowers Green Primary and Kates Hill Primary and their families had the opportunity to obtain free cinema tickets and attend a showing of the film Migration at Showcase Cinema, Dudley.

Today, West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, came to see Year 7 Learners from The Link Academy, Netherton, touring Thomas Dudley Ltd, one of the highlights of the careers programme that runs across all Dudley Academies Trust schools.