Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is delighted to announce that its secondary academies will be opening their doors to prospective students and their parents on the following dates:
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: Thursday 10 September, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
- Shireland Collegiate Academy: Tuesday 15 September, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Shireland CBSO Academy: Wednesday 16 September, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
- Shireland Biomedical UTC: Thursday 17 September, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Thorns Collegiate Academy: Thursday 17 September, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
The following academies will also be hosting open mornings on the following dates:
- Shireland CBSO Academy: Saturday 19 September, 9:00am – 11:00am
- Thorns Collegiate Academy: Saturday 19 September, 9:30am – 12:30pm
- Shireland Biomedical UTC: Saturday 19 September, 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Shireland Biomedical UTC: Saturday 24 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm
During these events, families will be able to tour the academies and their unique facilities, meet teachers and academy leadership teams, and speak with staff and students about academy life.
Parents of children moving into Year 7 will be able to apply for a place through their local authority when applications open in July 2026.
For more about Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and its academies, visit shirelandcat.org.uk.




