The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 38 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 46.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gulfam Shahzad
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
350 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe British Muslim School
Independent · Very close
Shireland CBSO Academy
Secondary · 385m away
Hargate Primary School
Primary · 478m away
Lodge Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Hanbury Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Sandwell College
16 plus · 883m away
King George V Primary School
Primary · 938m away
George Salter Academy
Secondary · 995m away
Questions parents ask
What is Shireland Biomedical Utc's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shireland Biomedical Utc?
Shireland Biomedical Utc currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shireland Biomedical Utc take?
Shireland Biomedical Utc caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc?
Shireland Biomedical Utc is in West Bromwich, B70 8DJ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shireland Biomedical Utc have a sixth form?
Yes, Shireland Biomedical Utc has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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