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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvementgraded 28/11/2023Ages 11–19419 pupilsFaithNone
West Bromwich, B70 8DJ
Sandwell

Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in West Bromwich, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 28/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in West Bromwich can view Shireland Biomedical Utc's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in West Bromwich (B70 8DJ), Shireland Biomedical Utc serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 28/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 3 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.8
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 28.0
AAB or better13%
Retention100%
Value added-0.17
Average · 95% CI -0.5 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake50.0%
Free school meals50.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language54.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled56%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in West BromwichSee the full area report for B70 8DJ