The short version
Secondary. 35% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 35%
- FSM
- 39.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Green
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHargate Primary School
Primary · Very close
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Secondary · 385m away
The British Muslim School
Independent · 415m away
King George V Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Lodge Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Sandwell College
16 plus · 901m away
Eaton Valley Primary School
Primary · 928m away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Questions parents ask
Is Shireland CBSO Academy a selective school?
No. Shireland CBSO Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Shireland CBSO Academy?
Shireland CBSO Academy currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shireland CBSO Academy take?
Shireland CBSO Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shireland CBSO Academy?
Shireland CBSO Academy is in West Bromwich, B70 8SZ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shireland CBSO Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Shireland CBSO Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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