Thorns Collegiate Academy is delighted to announce it has been awarded the SENDIA SEND Inclusion Award, recognising its exceptional commitment to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The award is presented to schools that demonstrate exceptional inclusive…
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is delighted to announce that it’s secondary academies will be opening their doors to prospective students and their parents on the following dates: The following academies will also be hosting open mornings on the following dates:…
Shireland Collegiate Academy’s choir has struck a high note once again, returning triumphant from the UK Schools Music Festival with a Silver Award. This marks the second consecutive year the Academy has brought home honours, having won the Bronze Award…
A year 7 student at Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick has been selected for the Royal Academy of Arts’ prestigious Young Artists’ Summer Show 2025, marking a second consecutive year a student from the Academy has achieved this honour. Jayson…
Year 10 student Zain Rahman has made a remarkable leap into the world of television drama after successfully auditioning and landing a role in the acclaimed BBC comedy-drama Man Like Mobeen. Zain, who is also a member of Shireland Collegiate Academy’s…
As the summer term reaches its busiest point, teachers across the country are immersed in one of the most time-intensive tasks of the academic year: writing end of year reports for families. Traditionally, this process demands significant time – around…
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Sir Mark Grundy, will retire at the end of the 2025/26 academic year following a distinguished career in education spanning over 41 years. Sir Mark, who was knighted in…
Students and staff at Shireland Collegiate Academy came together to celebrate this year’s Culture Day, showcasing the rich diversity that defines the Academy’s community. With activities ranging from traditional dress, international cuisine, music, dance and more, everyone embraced the opportunity…
Students and staff across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust came together this month to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a series of thoughtful and meaningful activities. The day offered an opportunity to honour the courage…
Year 5 pupils across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust had the opportunity to watch a performance of Belongings, a powerful and thought-provoking play exploring themes of identity, belonging and self-discovery, presented by the Birmingham Hippodrome. Developed in collaboration with young people…