Paul Atkins

WMG Academy Solihull reports its strongest-ever GCSE performance and record Key Stage 5 results, including major improvements in English and Maths, rising average grades and strong outcomes for Pupil Premium and SEN students. More than a third of sixth-form students achieved Distinction*, A* or A grades, while the academy’s first T Level Engineering cohort achieved a 100% pass rate. Students are progressing to universities, apprenticeships and careers with employers including Collins Aerospace, Evac-Chair and Parker Meggitt. The academy will begin admitting Year 9 students from September 2026 and will hold an Open Evening on 24 September.

Darlaston Builders Merchants is presented as an independent Midlands supplier of building, landscaping and heavy-side materials for contractors and DIY customers. The company offers specialist departments covering bricks, landscaping, driveways, fencing, groundwork and civil engineering, alongside six West Midlands superstores, online ordering, trade accounts and a delivery fleet serving the region and wider UK. Its more than 35 years of industry experience and customer support are emphasized as key advantages.