A Smethwick school shaped by belonging, emotional safety, steady routines and meaningful progress, for young people aged 11 to 16.
- Head Teacher
- Mrs Smith
- Executive Head Teacher
- Mrs Royal (based on site)
- Address
- 70 Raglan Road, Smethwick B66 3ND
- Phone
- 07943 183021
Timetable and term dates
Our weekly timetable sets out each day at Aspire 2, from arrival to home time.
Academic year 2026 to 2027
| Autumn term | Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 Half term: 26 to 30 October |
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| Spring term | Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 Half term: 15 to 19 February |
| Summer term | Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 Half term: 31 May to 4 June |
Both schools follow the same term dates.
Every day starts at 08:30 with settling in, and ends at 14:20 with tidy up and My Day. Wednesdays are Enrichment Wednesdays for students on single roll with us: vocational learning and a chance to build life skills.
| Day | Period 008:30 - 09:30 | Period 109:30 - 10:00 | Reset10:00 - 10:10 | Period 210:10 - 10:40 | Break10:40 - 11:10 | Reading11:10 - 11:25 | Period 311:25 - 12:00 | Reset12:00 - 12:10 | Period 412:10 - 12:45 | Lunch12:45 - 13:30 | Period 513:30 - 14:20 | Period 614:20 - 14:30 |
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| Monday | Breakfast club, settling in and My Day | Behaviour Points (Mr Appiah) and Assembly | Reset | RE (Mr Kaul) | Break | Reading (Mrs Smith) | English Literature (Mr Kaul) | Reset | Maths (Mrs Smith) | Lunch | Creative Arts (Mr Appiah) | Tidy up and My Day |
| Tuesday | PSHE (Mr Kaul) | Reset | BKSB Maths (Mrs Smith) | Break | Reading (Mr Appiah) | English Language (Mr Kaul) | Reset | Science (Mrs Smith) | Lunch | ASDAN (Mr Appiah) | ||
| Thursday | History (Ms Dennis) | Reset | BKSB English (Mr Appiah) | Break | Spelling Quiz (Ms Dennis) | My Life (Mr Appiah) | Reset | Maths (Mrs Smith) | Lunch | Fitness (Mr Appiah and Ms Dennis) | ||
| Friday | PSHE (Mr Kaul) | Reset | Maths (Mrs Smith) | Break | Reading (Mr Kaul) | English Language (Mr Kaul) | Reset | Votes for Schools (Mr Appiah) | Lunch | My Awards |
Wednesdays are Enrichment Wednesdays for students on single roll with us: vocational learning and a chance to build life skills. On a phone, slide the table sideways to see the whole day.
Meet the team
Mrs Smith
Deputy Head Teacher
Leads Aspire 2 day to day and teaches across the school. Designated Safeguarding Lead and a trained first aider.
Mrs Royal
Executive Head Teacher and SENCO
Oversees both schools, and is Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Mr Appiah
Assistant School Lead
Leads the school day alongside Mrs Smith and teaches across the timetable. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, a trained first aider and the school’s fire warden.
Mr Kaul
Classroom Teacher
Teaches English, RE and PSHE across the school.
Ms Dennis
Pastoral, Inclusion and Family Lead
Supports students and families and keeps home and school talking.
Food at Aspire
We believe that good nutrition is essential to every student’s wellbeing, learning and growth. A healthy, well-fed student is better able to focus, engage and thrive, which is why we provide nourishing food throughout the school day.
Breakfast on arrival
Every student is welcomed with breakfast, so they can start the day settled and ready to learn.
Break time
Students can enjoy a hot toastie to keep them going through the morning.
Lunch
Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals, with fruit and vegetables included every day.
Sharing food together is also part of our caring community. Mealtimes give students the chance to build positive relationships, develop healthy habits and feel valued, reflecting the care at the heart of our Christian ethos.
Our lunch menu
A three-week rotating menu, with a lighter menu on Enrichment Wednesdays.
Food allergies and intolerances. If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, please tell us, and students should tell a member of staff before lunch or break. Staff check the allergy list before serving any food.
Ofsted and progress
Inspectors also found that students' attendance had improved since they started at the school.
Parents and carers cannot praise staff enough for the care they provide for their children.
English and Maths, 2025 to 2026
- Above expected level
- At expected level
- Below expected level
Figures are for students who completed the year at Aspire 2 in 2025 to 2026.
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