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. …
Year 11 and year 12 students from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust attended an Oxbridge event at Shireland Collegiate Academy, designed to raise aspirations and encourage applications to the UK’s most competitive universities. Bringing together students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy,…
Newfield Park Primary Academy received a generous donation of fabric materials from OB&B, a British furniture design and manufacturing company in Dudley known for its commitment to craftsmanship, durability and design. A representative from OB&B visited the school to deliver a selection of fabric offcuts intended to inspire creativity…
Pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy took part in a community event in Wednesbury town centre to celebrate the launch of new wayfinding totems as part of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership (WLUP) regeneration programme. The event marked a key milestone in…
Shireland Technology Primary in Smethwick has been congratulated by the Secretary of State for Education after achieving ‘excellent outcomes’ for disadvantaged pupils in the 2024/25 academic year, placing the school among the ‘very best nationally’. In an official letter, the Secretary of State commended the…
A group of year 11 students from Thorns Collegiate Academy travelled to Shrewsbury Prison as part of their English Language study theme of Crime and Punishment, in a visit designed to deepen their understanding of the justice system. The excursion…