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Handsworth Association of Schools is a local charity that manages a unique network of Primary and Secondary Schools and third sector partnerships across Handsworth. Tackling the challenges and main concerns that our members deal with, we offer collective opportunities and support that your schools need in order to thrive. Becoming part of HAOS brings education institutions and community organisations into contact with a diverse network of professionals with a shared commitment to quality of provision for children and families and a commitment to the sharing of their experience and knowledge.
Benefits of being a Member
HAOS aims to deliver diverse and innovative opportunities, exceptional value for money and added benefits for our members. Membership gives schools access to a reputable, widespread, cross-phase school network which offers schools with a variety of benefits including:
- Access to multiple educational projects and activities for students
- Teacher development and CPD opportunities for all school staff
- Distributing and creating educational resources which highlight best practice
- Working with community organisations, artistic professionals, media specialists as educational partners
- Staff networking which allows for open conversations with other professionals outside your own setting
- The chance to be involved with externally funded projects
HAOS membership priorities are completely directed by the needs of our members. Our membership offer will go on providing tangible benefits, wider impact and excellent value for money and schools can join up at any time.
Non member schools have the option to join in with individual projects – contact us with any queries.
We are honoured to assist our members in making a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Handsworth and we look forward to forming new links while fostering current member’s needs.
To explore the possibilities of becoming a full member of HAOS please contact us to ask for an application pack

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Our Schools
Anglesey Primary School

Anglesey Primary School
School Principal
P. Doddridge
Established
School Roll
Pupils, Primary
Together We Make a Difference
Benson Community School

Benson Community School
School Principal
Mrs Dennis
Established
School Roll
Pupils,
There are no limits to what you can achieve
Broadway Academy

Broadway Academy
School Principal
Mrs. Skelton
Established
1972
School Roll
1210 Pupils, Secondary, sixth form
Our children, our community, believe it can be done!
Canterbury Cross Primary School

Canterbury Cross Primary School
School Principal
Mr. Din
Established
School Roll
490 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Where bright futures begin
Cherry Orchard Primary School

Cherry Orchard Primary School
School Principal
Miss Taylor
Established
School Roll
480 Pupils, Nursery, primary
We care, we learn, we suceed
Grestone Academy

Grestone Academy
School Principal
Mr. Bird
Established
2013
School Roll
580 Pupils, Primary
Grove School

Grove School
School Principal
Mrs. Matty
Established
1903
School Roll
688 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Enjoy, learn, achieve
Hamilton School

Hamilton School
School Principal
Mr. Harris
Established
1997
School Roll
122 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Striving to be a school where people work together to change lives
Hamstead Hall Academy

Hamstead Hall Academy
School Principal
Mr Mortimer and Mr Farar
Established
2013
School Roll
1093 Pupils, Secondary, sixth form
Success for All through Hard Work and Harmony
Handsworth Wood Girls Academy

Handsworth Wood Girls Academy
School Principal
Mr Qamar Riaz
Established
School Roll
Pupils,
Holyhead School

Holyhead School
School Principal
Ross Trafford
Established
School Roll
Pupils,
James Watt Primary School

James Watt Primary School
School Principal
Mrs Deacon-Dyer and Mrs Hammond
Established
1972
School Roll
485 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Every Child Matters
Oasis Academy Foundry

Oasis Academy Foundry
School Principal
Mrs. Johnson
Established
2014
School Roll
219 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community
Rookery School

Rookery School
School Principal
Mrs. Loane and Mrs. Balan
Established
2011
School Roll
471 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Shaw Hill

Shaw Hill
School Principal
Mr N. Bhatti
Established
1901
School Roll
Pupils, Primary
Success For All
St. Augustine's Catholic School

St. Augustine's Catholic School
School Principal
Mrs. Stanley
Established
School Roll
244 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Live, Love and Learn with Jesus
St. Clare's Catholic Primary School

St. Clare's Catholic Primary School
School Principal
Mrs. Rivett
Established
School Roll
352 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Mission Statement: We welcome everyone into our community in order to live, love and learn together in the light and example of the life of Christ
St. James CE Primary School

St. James CE Primary School
School Principal
Miss S Cross
Established
School Roll
Pupils,
St. Matthew's CE Primary

St. Matthew's CE Primary
School Principal
Established
1841
School Roll
Pupils, primary
St. Michael's CE Primary School

St. Michael's CE Primary School
School Principal
Miss Johnson
Established
2012
School Roll
184 Pupils, Primary
Today we inspire; tomorrow we create; together we shine
Wattville Primary School

Wattville Primary School
School Principal
Mrs J. Roach
Established
School Roll
Pupils, Primary
Welford Road Primary School

Welford Road Primary School
School Principal
Mrs Foster
Established
School Roll
Pupils, Primary
Diversity Is Our Strength & Together We Succeed
Westminster Primary School

Westminster Primary School
School Principal
Mr. Samad
Established
1996
School Roll
474 Pupils, Nursery, primary
Nurturing Minds... Inspiring Excellence
William Murdoch Primary
