college, to the names of British scientists and engineers. In September 2010, it converted to become an Academy. The school was classed as outstanding by OFSTED in 2006, and shares a partnership with the Tudor Grange Academy in Worcester. Notable alumni Richard Allinson, Radio 2 DJ Martin Baggott and Donald Gould, both members of The Applejacks Jeremy Bates, former British No.1 tennis player Dominic Coleman, television and film actor The Rt Rev Dr Peter R. Forster, the Bishop of Chester from 1996 to 2019 Simon Fowler, lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist in Ocean Colour Scene David Jamieson, Labour MP from 1992-2005 for Plymouth Devonport and President since 2005 of the Motor Cycle Industry Association Justin King, former CEO of J Sainsbury plc Steve Hewlett, print and broadcast journalist References External links - official website EduBase Academies in Solihull Educational institutions established in 1956 Training schools in England Secondary schools in Solihull 1956 establishments in England