Year 10 students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy have completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice expedition in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire. The experience gave them practice in navigation, camping and teamwork ahead of their assessed expedition later in the…
A year 7 student at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has been shortlisted for the National Literacy Trust’s Young Poet Laureate competition following a highly competitive national selection process. Jessica was selected from more than 1,100 entries submitted by schools across the UK. Only 120 young…
Shireland CBSO Academy in West Bromwich is widening access to its sixth form music provision by recognising talent developed through both traditional and non-traditional routes. The Academy seeks to reflect modern pathways into music education and widen access for students who have developed their skills…
Shireland Collegiate Academy combined cultural celebration with community action earlier this year, raising more than half a tonne of food for Smethwick Foodbank during its annual Culture Day; enough to support families for up to three weeks. The event brought together students…
Thirty year 9 students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in a careers-focused visit to Keele University, aimed at highlighting opportunities linked to studying languages and international cultural exchange. The visit was delivered in partnership with the Goethe-Institut. During the day, students attended workshops and talks focused on…
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was delighted to welcome author and former football journalist Dan Freedman for an inspirational talk with year 8 students, during which he shared insights into his career in sport and writing. Freedman spoke about his journey from football journalism into authorship, drawing on…
Students from Shireland Collegiate Academy acted as flag bearers at Aston Villa’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Bologna at Villa Park. A group of 26 students, accompanied by four staff members, were welcomed to the stadium on arrival and given a behind-the-scenes…
Shireland Collegiate Academy has been awarded the Music Mark Award for the 2025-2026 academic year, recognising its continued commitment to delivering an inclusive, high-quality music education. The national award is presented to schools that place music at the heart of…
Year 12 students from Shireland Biomedical UTC and Shireland CBSO Academy took part in a full-day UCAT training session delivered in partnership with Study Mind, designed to support those considering applications to medical and dental degree programmes. The workshop introduced students to the University Clinical Aptitude…
Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill has been shortlisted for the ‘Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year’ award at this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The awards celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations. …