Shireland CBSO Academy
URN: 149827 • West Bromwich B70 8SZ
Overview
- Name
- Shireland CBSO Academy
- URN
- 149827
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Green (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01218184620
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ
Summary
Shireland CBSO Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in West Bromwich, Sandwell, with a current enrolment of 306 pupils and a capacity of 870. Established in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, it is the first state school in the UK to integrate a professional orchestra into its educational framework. The academy aims to provide a unique blend of academic and musical excellence, addressing the decline of creative arts in education.
The curriculum at Shireland CBSO Academy combines the National Curriculum with specialized music education, offering students opportunities to perform, compose, and receive instrumental or vocal lessons. The school emphasizes enrichment activities and exposure to diverse musical genres through collaboration with professional musicians, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
Support for students includes a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator and a focus on safeguarding and attendance. The academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, which upholds high standards and expectations for all its students, ensuring that every individual receives the best possible education.
The curriculum at Shireland CBSO Academy combines the National Curriculum with specialized music education, offering students opportunities to perform, compose, and receive instrumental or vocal lessons. The school emphasizes enrichment activities and exposure to diverse musical genres through collaboration with professional musicians, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
Support for students includes a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator and a focus on safeguarding and attendance. The academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, which upholds high standards and expectations for all its students, ensuring that every individual receives the best possible education.
Useful links
- Finance and governance (governance)
- Year 7 Open Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- Shireland CBSO Sixth Form Adopts New Digital Admissions Platform Applicaa (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year Admissions (other)
- Year 7 admissions – Sept 2025 (other)
- Year 7 admissions – Sept 2026 (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Phoenix Collegiate (65.6)
- George Salter Academy (64.3)
- Sandwell Academy (62.6)
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy (60.9)
- Churchfields High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 870
- Pupils
- 306
- Boys
- 141
- Girls
- 165
- FSM %
- 39.50
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 306 | 141 | 165 | 870 | 39.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 64 | 82 | 870 | 38.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 870 |
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