Shireland Collegiate Academy has been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for its ‘excellent outcomes’ for disadvantaged students at the end of the 2024/25 academic year, placing the school among the ‘very best nationally’. The commendation, sent in a formal letter…
Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from across our academies this term. From student successes and innovative teaching practices to impactful projects…
Pupils at Wednesfield Technology Primary are taking part in the national Bikeability programme, developing essential cycling skills and learning how to stay active through structured, in-school sessions. Two members of academy staff completed Bikeability training to deliver the programme, providing hands-on guidance as pupils practised riding on balance bikes. Some children rode a bike for the first…
Year 12 students, Michelle and Tasneem, represented Shireland Collegiate Academy at the Fair Education Youth Summit in London, an event that brought together 200 young people from across the UK. Hosted by the Fair Education Alliance and led by…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have raised over £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK following a week of community fundraising led by pupils and staff. Almost £600 of the total came from raffle ticket sales, with…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled virtually to the polar regions during a live online lesson with wildlife presenter and explorer Steve Backshall. Delivered in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the session was streamed from the Cambridge headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey. …
Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill has once again been awarded the HSBC Smart Money Award, following its initial recognition in 2023. Presented by HSBC UK, the award recognises schools where students have engaged with the bank’s financial education programme and demonstrated strong money management skills. At Thorns, financial literacy is delivered…
Students from Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick have claimed first place at the Nintendo Esports Regional Tournament for a second consecutive year, completing the regional stage undefeated. Their success secures them a place in the southern semi-finals at the Velodrome College of Esports in central London this March. …
Pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy and Wallbrook Primary Academy joined thousands of children across the Black Country in a celebratory sing-along to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of wellbeing, friendship and inclusion. The Dudley Harmony event, organised by Dudley…
Students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy and Shireland Collegiate Academy went on a joint Travel and Tourism coursework trip to Cardiff, giving them the chance to experience some of the city’s most notable attractions first-hand. Highlights of the visit included exploring the historic Cardiff Castle, discovering Wales’ culture…