Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Saltley Academy
In or near Birmingham.
Saltley Academy — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stechford · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltley Academy is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Saltley Academy is an educational institution that focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students. It offers a diverse range of clubs and activities designed to enrich the curriculum and foster personal development among pupils.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saltley Academy is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It serves a diverse student population and focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum. The academy is known for its commitment to fostering academic achievement and personal development.
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Background
History
Saltley Grammar School opened in the 1920s; by the 1960s it had upwards of 800 pupils. In the 1970s it was "converted" to a community school administered by Birmingham City Council. The school also gained specialist status as a Science College. In 2014 Saltley School was placed in special measures by Ofsted after a critical inspection report. The inspection had been undertaken after Saltley School had been connected to the Operation Trojan Horse scandal which affected a number of schools in Birmingham in 2014. Saltley School converted to academy status in March 2015 and was renamed Saltley Academy. The school is now part of the Washwood Heath Multi-Academy Trust which includes Brownmead…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4839, -1.8318
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B9 5RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
- Established
- 2015
- Nearest railway station
- Stechford — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.saltley.academy
Sources
- wikidata: Q24993656 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Saltley Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltley Academy?
- Saltley Academy is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B9 5RX), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Saltley Academy?
- Saltley Academy — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saltley Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Stechford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B9 5RX.
- When was Saltley Academy built?
- Built or established in 2015.
- Is Saltley Academy a protected site?
- Yes — Saltley Academy is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Saltley Academy free to visit?
- Yes, Saltley Academy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saltley Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Stechford, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B9 5RX.