News & events

Victoria Park Primary Academy has been chosen to team up with RM computers and Microsoft to trial a new ICT initiative.  It involves every child in year 6 receiving a free RM tablet device (similar to a laptop) to use in school and at home. Each tablet is loaded with...

Tomorrow, Tuesday 11th Septembet, is our Stratford upon Avon River Experience! We are planning to give the children another unforgetable day out on the river Avon at Stratford. Parents, please remember to make sure your child has a waterproof coat, sensible shoes and...

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Victoria Park Primary Academy has had 10 new admissions start with us in our Reception class. To meet them please see the pictures below.  

To celebrate the Queen's 60th Jubilee, on Friday 1st June, the pupils and staff at the Academy will be holding a Jubilee street party and crown parade. Throughout the week leading up to the event, the children will be learning all about the Jubilee and what it means...

To celebrate the Olympics, school meals will cost only £20.12 for the month of June. This represents a huge saving on the normal monthly cost of a school meal. Look out for more details in your child's book bag. Click here for a copy of the 2012 Olympic school meal...

We have been overwhelmed by the demand for the new school uniform. Supplies are low. If you haven't already done so, please order your uniform as soon as possible so you don't miss out on our April/May half price special. We were able to secure the current stock of...

The Academy will be closed on Friday 4th May for one day only. This is because all schools across the country have to select an extra day's closure because the additional Jubilee bank holiday falls during half term. School re-opens as normal on Tuesday 8th May (Monday...

Victoria Park Academy becomes Sandwell's first Primary Academy on 1st April 2012. Previously known as Victoria Park Primary, the school has had a chequered history over the past few years. Created in 2002 following the amalgamation of Corbett Infants and Parkside...

  As part of the preparations for becoming an Academy we asked a local design company to work with the children to produce a new logo. Because the previous school badge was based around a tree the children wanted to keep the link with nature. They liked the idea...