The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 37%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Collins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShireland Collegiate Academy
Secondary · Very close
Bearwood Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 841m away
George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 957m away
George Dixon Primary School
Primary · 957m 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 Technology Primary a selective school?
No. Shireland Technology Primary is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shireland Technology Primary's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Technology Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shireland Technology Primary?
Shireland Technology Primary currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shireland Technology Primary take?
Shireland Technology Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shireland Technology Primary?
Shireland Technology Primary 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 Technology Primary have a sixth form?
No, Shireland Technology Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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