© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY SPONSOR LED · SECONDARY · MIXED
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Ages 11–191,518 pupils
Shireland Collegiate Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Smethwick, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 1,518 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 48 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Smethwick can view Shireland Collegiate Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 47.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.68
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.1
A-level grade (point score)29.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.5
AAB or better5%
Retention91%
Value added0.00
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake43.7%
Free school meals43.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language47.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Smethwick
All schools in Smethwick →Shireland Technology PrimaryOutstanding · 0.0 miVictoria Park PrimaryGood · 0.5 miBearwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miCape Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCrocketts Community Primary School0.6 miElm Tree Primary Academy0.5 mi
See the full area report for B66 4ND →