Shireland Biomedical Utc
70%
Capacity
419
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Shireland Biomedical Utc
Shireland Biomedical Utc is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 11 to 19. The school has 419 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Shireland Biomedical Utc "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Gulfam Shahzad, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of D+.
Shireland Biomedical Utc is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 104 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shireland Biomedical Utc include Swimming Pool, Art Studios, Sixth Form Centre, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Tennis Courts, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Hockey, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis and 5 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Film Club, Book Club, Model UN and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.5%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Sandwell, Shireland Biomedical Utc is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 350 High Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8DJ |
| Headteacher | Gulfam Shahzad |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.5% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 600 (70% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.5
'22/23
23.3
'23/24
23.7
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed104
180
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
350 High Street, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B70 8DJ
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