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A fresh start, at a steadier pace.

Two alternative provision schools for young people aged 11 to 16, in Hall Green and Smethwick. Smaller groups, compassionate adults, and real qualifications at the end of it.

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The entrance to Aspire Hall Green, with its glazed porch and purple doors
Aspire Hall GreenStratford Road, Birmingham B28Go to Hall Green
The entrance to Aspire 2 in Smethwick, a single-storey red brick building with a covered porch and glazed double doors
Aspire 2, SmethwickRaglan Road, Smethwick B66Go to Aspire 2

School stopped feeling possible. We make it possible again.

Most of our students arrive at a crisis point. For all sorts of reasons, school has stopped feeling possible. Our job is to make it feel possible again, with smaller classes, compassionate adults and a curriculum built around real progress, not just managing behaviour.

We are rooted in a Christian ethos of respect, care and belonging, and we measure our success with one simple question: does a young person leave us more confident than when they arrived?

Read about our approach

Life at Aspire

The subjects students study, and the things they get stuck into beyond the classroom.

EnglishWe help every student find their voice as a reader, writer and speaker.See EnglishMathsWe make maths friendly, practical and achievable for everyone.See MathsPSHEPSHE is where we talk openly about friendships, feelings and staying safe.See PSHEREStudents explore big questions about life, faith and meaning.See REHistoryHistory brings the past to life for our students.See HistoryStudent LeadershipEvery student has something special to offer.See Student LeadershipSports / PESport is all about having fun and feeling good in body and mind.See Sports / PECreative ArtsCreative Arts is a joyful space for students to express themselves.See Creative ArtsExtra-CurricularOur trips and projects open the door to new experiences.See Extra-CurricularScienceScience is hands-on, curious and full of “wow” moments.See ScienceEnrichment WednesdaysEnrichment Wednesdays are a highlight of our week.See Enrichment Wednesdays

Four values we live by

Providing support

Wraparound support for students and families, built on trust and a high staff-to-student ratio.

Building resilience

Mentoring and a growth mindset that help students take responsibility and manage their emotions.

Creating opportunity

Trips, clubs and real-world experiences that widen what students believe is possible for them.

Enabling achievement

Functional Skills, GCSEs and a broad curriculum that keep academic progress firmly in view.

Parents’ voice

What families say about the difference Aspire has made. These first two are drawn from our Ofsted reports — we are now gathering more directly from parents and carers.

  • The school has given my child a second chance and they have started to love learning.

    A parentQuoted in Ofsted’s report, July 2025

  • Parents and carers cannot praise staff enough for the care they provide for their children.

    Parents and carersAs reported by Ofsted, December 2024

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If your child is with us, we would like to hear how things have gone for your family. A sentence or two is plenty.

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Both schools are registered with Ofsted and rated Good. You can read about each inspection on the Hall Green and Smethwick pages.

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