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Shireland Biomedical Utc
350 High Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ, Sandwell
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
419
Capacity
600
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With 84% of students progressing to university, this institution demonstrates a strong commitment to higher education pathways, although only 16% are accepted into top-third universities. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a consistently high-quality educational experience.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 84% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 38 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian18.1%
White British15.8%
Asian Pakistani12.9%
Black African12.4%
Black Caribbean8.6%
White Other6.2%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.52125, -1.99947 · B70 8DJ
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN141813
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitesbmutc.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shireland Biomedical Utc rated by Ofsted?
Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Shireland Biomedical Utc a good school?
Shireland Biomedical Utc scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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