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Shireland CBSO Academy

Sandwell, B70 8SZSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
82 1st-choice / 116 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Shireland CBSO Academy

Shireland CBSO Academy, a mixed state secondary in Sandwell, was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, a rating that places it among a minority of schools in the local authority — only one of the 23 secondary schools in Sandwell holds an Outstanding grade. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs. At Shireland CBSO Academy, that score sits above the local authority average of -0.14, meaning students here typically make stronger progress than their peers across Sandwell. Given that nearly 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, this is a notable outcome. The school is still relatively small, with 306 pupils against a capacity of 870, and it opened with a clear focus on music and the arts, reflected in its partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8SZ
HeadteacherDavid Green
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils306
Free School Meals (FSM)39.5%
School Capacity306 / 870 (35% full)
Sixth FormYes

Facilities

11
Music RoomsArt StudiosDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallScience LabsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyBasketballMartial ArtsCross CountryBadmintonDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirModel United NationsDebateCodingScience ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shireland CBSO Academy

Shireland CBSO Academy received 82 first-choice applications for 116 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.