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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 - 15 Mar
Congratulations to Clare Matthews (one of Super Star HLTA's) &Sam Young (one of our amazing TA's) who have both won awards from this term! Clare featured in SALT newsletter&won funding for resourcesOur Inclusion team work really hard&it's so great to see them recognised https://t.co/ekiWvrGEyX— Tile Cross Academy () March 15, 2024
@TileCross - 15 Mar
Lots of fun activities today to raise money for We have Fairground Stalls in the HeartZone! Beat the Drums in Central Hall! Challenges on the Astro!After school there is a Badminton Around The World Challenge for Staff and Students!#comicrelief pic.twitter.com/FFa3qLlWT3— Tile Cross Academy () March 15, 2024
@TileCross - 11 Mar
Excited Year 7 pictured outside Buckingham Palace ready for the celebration at pic.twitter.com/H0O4H2FHjv— Tile Cross Academy () March 11, 2024
@TileCross - 11 Mar
Year 7 students will be in attendance at todays Commonwealth service in the presence of His Majesty the King & Queen. This is a celebration of the Commonwealth, in its 75th anniversary year & will take place today at Westminster Abbey at 2.45pm. — Tile Cross Academy () March 11, 2024
@TileCross - 8 Mar
The February Newsletter is here!Click the link to read all about it!https://t.co/hPUopnuuiQ pic.twitter.com/TT6mGjIHmH— Tile Cross Academy () March 8, 2024
@TileCross - 8 Mar
WE ARE GOLD! We have remained a Gold Pathway to Podium School!Our amazing PE Team have made sure we are one of the best schools for sport provision in the 85 schools in the programme. This is a fantastic achievement - Well Done TCA PE! pic.twitter.com/jTA396hx5t— Tile Cross Academy () March 8, 2024
@TileCross - 7 Mar
Lots of lovely events for all the students in the library today for Joyal, one of our Library Ambassadors, is showing off an entry to the best bookmark competition! pic.twitter.com/qMkGypYRo2— Tile Cross Academy () March 7, 2024
@TileCross - 7 Mar
TCA Staff were asked to decorate eggs to represent books for is Jaws, Gangsta Granny, the BFG and a couple of Gruffalo's to name a few! Can you name anymore? Who do you think has earnt top prize? pic.twitter.com/BCNaBrwA6q— Tile Cross Academy () March 7, 2024
@TileCross - 6 Mar
Ahead of World Book Day we are celebrating our new Library Ambassadors. Well Done toJoyal, Elliott, Chloe, Fatim, Maia and Rumaisa#WorldBookDay2024 pic.twitter.com/i6c8ufSUBL— Tile Cross Academy () March 6, 2024
@TileCross - 29 Feb
Year 10 pupils in Paris.Thanks to pic.twitter.com/PmYJ659gY9— Tile Cross Academy () February 29, 2024
@TileCross - 28 Feb
The 20 students with the highest points from February 28th to March 21st will be entered into a Prize Draw.Points are awarded for:VIPsRs in lessonHeadteacher awardsEnrichmentPostcards homePositive BehavioursThe Bike is on display in the entrance to the HeartZone. pic.twitter.com/wmMKyOVNU7— Tile Cross Academy () February 28, 2024
@TileCross - 28 Feb
Some lucky Year 10 pupils are on a trip to Paris. This is funded by the government’s to visit our partner school Lycée des métiers Armand Guillaumin. The visit will work on curricular projects around English/French, Child Care, Social Care & Sports Leadership. pic.twitter.com/DxYn7rcuua— Tile Cross Academy () February 28, 2024
@TileCross - 28 Feb
Some lucky Year 10 pupils are on a trip to ParisThis is funded by the government’s to visit our partner school Lycée des métiers Armand Guillaumin. The visit will work on curricular projects around English/French, Child Care, Social Care & Sports Leadership.— Tile Cross Academy () February 28, 2024
@TileCross - 27 Feb
Tile Cross Academy are recruiting for a Lead Practitioner - Science. Closing date: 9:00am, Thu 14th Mar, 2024. View full details and apply online ⬇️ https://t.co/ShxRNHSgF1 — Tile Cross Academy () February 27, 2024
@TileCross - 26 Feb
We took six of our cadets along with Solihull Combined Cadets Force to Capel Curig to enjoy mountain walking in Ogwen Valleyhttps://t.co/OESTPsZvvz pic.twitter.com/HbnfcQGSx7— Tile Cross Academy () February 26, 2024
@TileCross - 19 Feb
Welcome back everyone for the second half of term!Good luck to Year 11 beginning the 2nd round of Mock Exams!— Tile Cross Academy () February 19, 2024
@TileCross - 9 Feb
Year 10 Mock Interviews - News - Tile Cross Academy... https://t.co/y9usrNLgqo pic.twitter.com/IaTamdv6PW— Tile Cross Academy () February 9, 2024
@TileCross - 7 Feb
Here is the link to our January Newsletter jampacked with good news and sports reportshttps://t.co/1IrQkAtGE3 pic.twitter.com/nfGHe9of49— Tile Cross Academy () February 7, 2024
@TileCross - 2 Feb
Year 9 Options must be completed by Wednesday 7th FebruaryWhat will you choose?https://t.co/FFLwkQQoghhttps://t.co/CKEooTHjMi— Tile Cross Academy () February 2, 2024
@TileCross - 23 Jan
Tile Cross Academy are recruiting for a English – Deputy Head of Faculty. Closing date: 9:00am, Thu 1st Feb, 2024. View full details and apply online ⬇️ https://t.co/8e0E4tKuvL https://t.co/IgszQPUbQi— Tile Cross Academy () January 23, 2024