The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (127% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 245 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,518
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Daly (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShireland Technology Primary
Primary · Very close
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 805m away
Bearwood Primary School
Primary · 808m away
George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 981m away
George Dixon Primary School
Primary · 981m away
George Dixon Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Abbey Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shireland Collegiate Academy a selective school?
No. Shireland Collegiate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shireland Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Collegiate Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shireland Collegiate Academy?
Shireland Collegiate Academy currently has 1,518 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shireland Collegiate Academy take?
Shireland Collegiate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shireland Collegiate Academy?
Shireland Collegiate Academy is in Smethwick, B66 4ND, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shireland Collegiate Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Shireland Collegiate Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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