Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick are celebrating a significant milestone as they receive their long-awaited A level results, opening the door to exciting new chapters in higher education, apprenticeships, and the world of work.
Families, staff and the wider community have come together to recognise and celebrate the commitment and hard work demonstrated by all students throughout their studies at Shireland.
Thomas Daly, Principal at Shireland Collegiate Academy, said: “Today, we celebrate not just exam results, but the strong community behind those achievements. Our students have worked hard, supported every step of the way by dedicated staff and families.
“On behalf of everyone at the Academy, congratulations to all our students on their success. We look forward to seeing what they achieve next and the positive impact I’m confident they will make on whichever path they choose. I also want to thank our staff for their unwavering commitment in preparing our young people for the future.”
Overall, 98% of students achieved the equivalent of an A*-E grade, with 44% of these grades being A*/A or Distinction*/Distinction, demonstrating the exceptional dedication and achievement across Sixth Form.
Performances have been strong across a broad range of subjects, with particular highlights being in History, Fine Art and English. The Academy has also seen excellent outcomes in Languages, with Punjabi and Greek achieving excellent outcomes.
There is also much to celebrate for the Academy’s vocational subjects, with 85% of students in Health and Social Care achieving a Distinction or Distinction* grade. This success is mirrored in Business Studies, where 80% of students achieved the top grades, reflecting the diverse talents and ambitions of the Academy’s Sixth Form cohort.
Sir Mark Grundy, CEO of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, added: “On behalf of everyone at the Trust, I want to congratulate all our students at Shireland Collegiate Academy on their fantastic A level results. Their hard work, ambition, and determination deserve to be celebrated.
“These achievements also reflect the strength of our whole community working together to support success. As a Trust, we’re proud to provide an environment where young people are empowered to grow, learn, and prepare confidently for their futures. We look forward to seeing them build on this success as they move forward.”
If you are a year 11 student and are considering joining our sixth form in September, contact us on 0121 558 8086 as soon as you have your GCSE results on Thursday 21 August.
Shireland Collegiate Academy will be hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday 16 September 2025, from 4.00pm for any families wanting to learn more about joining year 7 in September 2026 or our sixth form now. No need to book, just turn up.
