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House System

Our House system promotes a sense of belonging and mutual support for all children. Siblings are often placed in the same House to support the family feel of the academy. It is one very important way that we foster the good, respectful relationships which underpin the life of our academy. Students in all years are placed into forms within one of our four Houses. Tile Cross Academy is proud of the heritage of the schools that have existed on our site. We keep our connection with that history through the names of our Houses: Central, Martineau, Kenrick and International.

Being in a House system helps new students to settle in and also provides leadership opportunities and a range of other experiences. Sports competitions and enrichment events are just some of the ways that this is reflected in our Academy life together.

Central House

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Central House

 

House History

The famous Central Grammar School for Boys was founded in 1897 on Suffolk Street and relocated to Gressel Lane in September 1957. It was a three-form entry school with around 550 boys.

During the second World War half of the school was evacuated and shared with The West Monmouth High School for Boys at Pontypool under the Headship of Leslie Bradley, who had been appointed Headmaster in 1934. They returned in 1942 and reunited with the other half to a location in Bordesley Green.

In 1972 Central Grammar School for Boys merged with Byng Kenrick Girls’ Grammar School to form Byng Kenrick Central School.

International House

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International House

 

House History

Our house is named for one of the more recent schools on our Academy’s site. The International School was created in 2002 on the site of Byng Kenrick Central School and Sir Wilfred Martineau School. The name was decided upon for a number of reasons including the International make up of the students along with the location being near Birmingham International Airport and the school being under the flightpath. In 2017, The International School joined the Washwood Heath MAT and changed its name to Tile Cross Academy.

Kenrick House

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Kenrick House

 

House History

Our house is named for one of the first schools on our Academy’s current site – Byng Kenrick Girls’ Grammar School. This school was named in honour of Alderman Wilfred Byng Kenrick – English industrialist, politician and educationalist, who also served as Lord Mayor of Birmingham from 1928-29. Byng Kenrick Girls’ Grammar School was officially opened by Wilfred Byng Kenrick on March 14th 1959 and finally merged with Central Grammar School for Boys in 1972 forming Byng Kenrick Central School.

Martineau House

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Martineau House

 

House History

Our house is named for one of the first schools on our Academy’s current site – Sir Wilfrid Martineau School which opened in 1959. This school was named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Martineau, a prominent politician who served as Lord Mayor of Birmingham from 1940-41. Sir Wilfrid was a member of the Martineau family who were very prominent in Birmingham with 5 of them taking up the Mayor/Lord Mayor post.  In September 2002, Sir Wilfrid Martineau School merged with Byng Kenrick Central School to become The International School.

Latest News & Tweets

Latest News

Twitter

@TileCross - 26 May
Here is our latest Newsletter https://t.co/WMHVB6lCYq pic.twitter.com/krkLqCHuxk— Tile Cross Academy () May 26, 2023
@TileCross - 25 May
Wojciech and Freya having achieved Gold in the Junior Maths Challenge are through to the follow-on Junior Kangaroo round, we are incredibly proud and wish them the best of luck! pic.twitter.com/nTE4UpGqH6— Tile Cross Academy () May 25, 2023
@TileCross - 25 May
Massive congratulations to Niom, Wojciech, Hassan, Fasih, Dexter, Adrian, Abdullah, Freya, Fanta, Ayesha, Eman and Kieran for achieving 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 7 Bronze awards in the Junior Maths Challenge pic.twitter.com/l1GN2r5uYI— Tile Cross Academy () May 25, 2023
@TileCross - 2 May
We have achieved Green in ModeShift STARS!ModeShift STARS is a national award scheme which offers support and rewards to schools for taking steps to promote safer, greener, healthier travel. pic.twitter.com/WRfgOMG3Gs— Tile Cross Academy () May 2, 2023
@TileCross - 2 May
Friday and Saturday saw another successful Stratford Study for a second group of our Yr11 students. Two weeks to go to GCSE exams and we're getting the balance between working hard and incorporating short brain breaks. pic.twitter.com/YdjaHj18ed— Tile Cross Academy () May 2, 2023
@TileCross - 28 Apr
Strike information letter for TCA familieshttps://t.co/PpG1uTzpB4— Tile Cross Academy () April 28, 2023
@TileCross - 26 Apr
Today Central Hall has been transformed into a TV Studio by KMTV who are filming an episode Generation Why? pic.twitter.com/lcOzzyq7fM— Tile Cross Academy () April 26, 2023
@TileCross - 21 Apr
Eid Mubarak!To all our staff and students celebrating, we wish you a happy and blessed Eid! pic.twitter.com/TOmlXD7EE5— Tile Cross Academy () April 21, 2023
@TileCross - 20 Apr
A Strike information letter for TCA families:https://t.co/Ba4wfzZ2al— Tile Cross Academy () April 20, 2023
@TileCross - 18 Apr
A letter for TCA families:https://t.co/bYb1C7hfhN— Tile Cross Academy () April 18, 2023
@TileCross - 18 Apr
Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research was lots of fun and with thanks to Mrs Welch we raised £150!https://t.co/8eoKS8shKw pic.twitter.com/H22UZkjhwl— Tile Cross Academy () April 18, 2023
@TileCross - 31 Mar
Here is the link to our latest Newsletter!Please have a look at all the wonderful things that took place in Marchhttps://t.co/VJAHm30l2A pic.twitter.com/gAl5tueUUe— Tile Cross Academy () March 31, 2023
@TileCross - 30 Mar
The Great WHMAT Oracy lesson with students from Tile Cross, Saltley and Washwood began today. pic.twitter.com/MAyJlL6tyu— Tile Cross Academy () March 30, 2023
@TileCross - 30 Mar
Here is the YouTube Live Link: https://t.co/P9bromKedP via https://t.co/zPYmJcKOwl— Tile Cross Academy () March 30, 2023
@TileCross - 30 Mar
Tile Cross Academy are recruiting for a Second in Humanities - RE Specialist .Closing date: 9:00am, Thu 20th Apr, 2023.View full details and apply online ⬇️ https://t.co/FbrXIFBz5y— Tile Cross Academy () March 30, 2023
@TileCross - 29 Mar
Wear a Hat Day is back!Friday 31st March come to school in a cap, bandana or hat for fun and donate 50p to this fantastic charity 🥳 pic.twitter.com/wsQSyUuHz3— Tile Cross Academy () March 29, 2023
@TileCross - 29 Mar
We will be celebrating Grand Iftar with our family at Join in by viewing the YouTube live stream from 6pm on Thursday 30th March 2023 pic.twitter.com/24wiwwjbql— Tile Cross Academy () March 29, 2023
@TileCross - 24 Mar
The Inclusion Team are running an Easter Competition! Our SENCo is prepared with lots of chocolate eggs for prizes. Who can entertain the team by writing a story based on the picture? pic.twitter.com/CmxyCLlFWJ— Tile Cross Academy () March 24, 2023
@TileCross - 23 Mar
To all of or staff, students, families and friends we wish you a blessed & very happy Ramadan. May this Ramadan bring immense joy, happiness, and wealth to you and your families pic.twitter.com/LE2HSiGnk4— Tile Cross Academy () March 23, 2023
@TileCross - 23 Mar
A massive congratulations to the Year 10 pupils who attended the . The students showed resilience and complete determination. We are proud of you. Well done guys! Thank you from Mrs Suleman & Mr Sofian to for hosting! pic.twitter.com/IM2Czj8k1O— Tile Cross Academy () March 23, 2023