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Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4ND, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,518
Capacity
1,191
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
127%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school boasts a commendable 89% parent satisfaction rate, indicating strong community support. Students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 44.5, and 73% progress to university, with nearly a third attending top-third institutions. While 60% of pupils attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate of 30% may suggest room for growth in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 101 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani31.0%
Black African17.3%
Asian Other9.2%
Asian Indian8.8%
White British5.3%
Other4.9%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.48422, -1.96476 · B66 4ND
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN135170
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.collegiateacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shireland Collegiate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Shireland Collegiate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Shireland Collegiate Academy a good school?
Shireland Collegiate Academy scores 72.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Shireland Collegiate Academy?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shireland Collegiate Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Shireland Collegiate Academy in GCSEs?
Shireland Collegiate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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