Shireland Collegiate Academy
URN: 135170 • Smethwick B66 4ND
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Daly (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01215588086
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waterloo Road, Smethwick B66 4ND
Summary
Shireland Collegiate Academy, located in Smethwick, Sandwell, is a mixed secondary academy with an enrolment of 1,518 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,191. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and holistic education that encourages students to achieve their full potential through hard work and determination. It emphasizes kindness and resilience, fostering a positive learning environment.
The curriculum at Shireland Collegiate Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, delivered with confidence to produce exceptional academic results. The school is also part of the Operation Encompass initiative, which provides support for students affected by domestic violence, highlighting its commitment to student welfare and community engagement.
In addition to its academic offerings, Shireland Collegiate Academy has received recognition for its fair admissions practices, earning the Silver Sutton Trust Fair School Admissions Award. This reflects the academy's dedication to transparency and inclusivity, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
The curriculum at Shireland Collegiate Academy is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, delivered with confidence to produce exceptional academic results. The school is also part of the Operation Encompass initiative, which provides support for students affected by domestic violence, highlighting its commitment to student welfare and community engagement.
In addition to its academic offerings, Shireland Collegiate Academy has received recognition for its fair admissions practices, earning the Silver Sutton Trust Fair School Admissions Award. This reflects the academy's dedication to transparency and inclusivity, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
Useful links
- Finance & Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- All News (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Click here to view our prospectus (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Shireland Sixth Form Adopts New Digital Admissions Platform Applicaa (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions Process (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science (61.0)
- Shireland Language College (45.2)
- Holly Lodge High School (37.5)
- Smethwick Hall Boys' School (37.5)
- Smethwick Hall Girls' School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1191
- Pupils
- 1518
- Boys
- 829
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 41.80
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1518 | 829 | 689 | 1191 | 41.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1519 | 818 | 701 | 1191 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1497 | 829 | 668 | 1191 | 33.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1497 | 829 | 668 | 1191 | 33.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1418 | 767 | 651 | 1191 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1321 | 696 | 625 | 1191 | 27.90 |
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