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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Sandwell, B66 4NDSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.38
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
301 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#684 of 3,141 nationally

About Shireland Collegiate Academy

Shireland Collegiate Academy is a mixed 11-19 state secondary in Sandwell, West Midlands, and it stands out as one of the stronger performers in the local authority. Ranked 4th out of 19 secondary schools in Sandwell by Progress 8 score, it sits in the top 25% of schools nationally. The three schools ahead of it locally are Q3 Academy Langley, Bristnall Hall Academy, and St Michael's Church of England High School, with Bristnall Hall also being the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, just 2km away. Shireland itself was rated Good in its most recent 2024 inspection, but the detail is more nuanced: while overall effectiveness was not judged, inspectors awarded Outstanding for sixth-form provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with quality of education, were rated Good. The school is heavily oversubscribed, receiving 619 applications for 248 places in 2025/26, with 301 first-preference applications and 219 offers made to first-preference families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWaterloo Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 4ND
HeadteacherTom Daly
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,518
Free School Meals (FSM)41.8%
School Capacity1,518 / 1,191 (127% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
LibraryScience LabsICT SuiteTennis CourtsDining HallMusic RoomsTheatreGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

DanceTennisRowingFootballBasketballGymnasticsMartial ArtsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateModel United NationsEco ClubOrchestraCodingBook ClubDuke of EdinburghNewspaperChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: collegiateacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shireland Collegiate Academy

Shireland Collegiate Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.