A Solihull school has been named as one of the fastest-improving schools in the country.

Government figures show that Smith's Wood Academy is the 'top improver' in the West Midlands region.

The academy has undergone a dramatic turnaround led by principal Steve Huntington since March 2023.

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The validated 2025 GCSE results reveal a 10-point increase in the government's headline Attainment 8 measure since 2023 -- equivalent to every student achieving one grade higher in every subject across the school.

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This places the Solihull school, which is part of the Fairfax Multi Academy Trust (FMAT), as the 15th most improved nationwide, according to newly released Department for Education data.

One of the reasons could be down to an increase in attendance.

This has risen by more than five percent -- a rate more than ten times the national average -- and staff say this shows 'growing student engagement and trust in the school's direction'.

Principal Steve Huntington said: "I'm really happy that the children and community now have a school they can be proud of. Their hard work and determination to succeed is starting to pay off."

FMAT's Director of Education, Martyn Jobling, praised the transformation: "The whole Trust is immensely proud of Steve and his team. They are enriching lives and transforming futures.

"This data is just one part of the story, but it's a powerful indicator of how far the academy has come."