Awards & Recognition

Bishop of Birmingham Award

We are thrilled to announce that our school has been awarded the Bishop of Birmingham Award for living out our Christian vision. We are one of only three schools within the Diocese to have won this award in 2025. We are very proud and honoured for our hard work to be acknowledged in such a way. This recognition highlights our commitment to inspiring our pupils to act courageously and compassionately in their daily lives.

Our collaboration with Birmingham Hospice has been a cornerstone of this achievement. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. We are proud of our pupils for their unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. We would also like to thank our parents for their ongoing support. Together, we continue to strive towards our vision of fostering a compassionate and courageous community.

Early Excellence Partner School

As a school we are delighted to be recognised by Early Excellence as a Host School for 2025/26, to host events and share good practice in our area.

Early Excellence are a highly regarded organisation that promote inspirational learning, offering School Improvement & Bespoke Consultancy as well as educational resource solutions focused on early primary EYFS & KS1.

As a Host School, we work closely with Early Excellence, a nationally respected organisation that champions high-quality teaching and learning from the early years through Key Stage 1. This partnership means:

• We showcase best practice in early years education.
• We host training events, workshops, and learning walks for leaders, teachers, and practitioners from other schools.
• We collaborate with Early Excellence to explore and implement innovative approaches to curriculum delivery and learning environments.
• We are part of a national network of schools committed to sharing expertise and raising standards in early education.

Music Mark

We are proud to have been awarded the Music Mark Award, recognising our school’s commitment to delivering high-quality music education for all pupils. This achievement reflects the hard work of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and our dedication to ensuring music plays a central role in school life. We look forward to continuing to inspire creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of music across our community.

Eco Award

St. Michael’s has been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction! 🌿 This recognition highlights our school’s exceptional commitment to sustainability and environmental education.

Our feedback praised the widespread school-wide engagement in eco initiatives, driven by our dedicated Eco Warriors, who have significantly raised environmental awareness. The environmental review led to impactful focus areas, including energy conservation through our planned “No Energy Day,” biodiversity support with bird feeders and wild meadows, and promoting healthy living by cultivating fresh produce. Integrating these initiatives into our curriculum, such as Year 5’s hands-on geography lessons about rivers and Year 6’s interdisciplinary studies on Charles Darwin and biodiversity, has made sustainability a natural part of our everyday education.

We are encouraged to continue featuring our Eco-Committee members and their projects to inspire even greater participation and enthusiasm for eco-friendly actions. This award is a testament to our collective efforts and commitment to making sustainability a lasting part of our school culture.

Climate 180 Partner School