[6][7] The Erdington Academy uniform is a traditional black blazer with blue tie and accompanying house stripes.

[8] In its first year of operation, the academy forged links with many local businesses including Jaguar Land Rover and colleges.

[12] which encompass a range of competitive aspects such as rewards stickers, attendance and house activities such as Tug of War.

[24] During the Second World War, the girls from the grammar school were evacuated to Ashby — de — la — Zouche in Leicestershire.

Nellie Garrat a pupil at the time was interviewed in 2005 about the experience and she was also invited to the opening of Erdington Academy in 2016.