Shireland Sixth Form welcomed its new cohort of year 12 students to its Football Programme for the 2026/27 academic year, giving them the opportunity to combine their post-16 studies with regular football training and competitive fixtures. Following GCSE Results Day,…
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy have used £85 of the profits from their student-run business, Happiness is Handmade, to buy food and other essentials from their local Lidl store for the school’s foodbank. Happiness is Handmade began in July 2025…
Shireland Collegiate Academy’s sixth form successfully completed a full-day charity bike-a-thon in support of Acorns Children’s Charity, raising £876 to help support children and families across the West Midlands. Following the success of last year’s event, the fundraiser returned for…
A former Shireland Collegiate Academy Sixth Form student returned to the Academy in Smethwick to share his experience of studying medicine with year 12 students considering careers in health and medicine. Akeel Muhammed, who recently completed his medical degree at…
Laura Chamberlain, Assistant Principal and SENCO at Shireland CBSO Academy, has been recognised for her exceptional commitment to supporting young people after receiving the Outstanding School Partnership Award from The Albion Foundation. The award was presented at The Albion Foundation’s…
Shireland CBSO Academy welcomed internationally acclaimed American bass-baritone Davóne Tines for an inspirational visit, giving students a unique insight into the world of professional music and creative performance. Tines is a graduate of Harvard University, one of the world’s leading…
Holyhead Primary Academy in Wednesbury has achieved the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, celebrating the school’s commitment to sustainability and pupil-led environmental action. The award recognises the work of the Academy’s Eco Council, a group of pupil representatives who…
Former Shireland Collegiate Academy student Elaine Foster-Allen returned to the school where her educational journey began, revisiting familiar surroundings and reflecting on a career that saw her become one of Birmingham’s pioneering education leaders. During a courtesy visit to the…
Year 9 students at Shireland CBSO Academy gained an insight into the world of banking and financial services during a careers session with a representative from the Bank of England. Michael Marsh visited the Academy to share his professional experiences…
Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick has been awarded the Excellence in Pupils Development Award (EPDA) for a further three years, following its original period from 2023-2026. The reaccreditation recognises the Academy’s continued commitment to supporting students’ personal development, wellbeing and…