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West Bromwich, West Midlands
Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary UTC in West Bromwich, West Midlands.
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Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary UTC in West Bromwich, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this UTC and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Shireland Biomedical Utc has an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 238 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.4%, 39% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.5%.
After leaving Shireland Biomedical Utc, student destinations include 63% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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Students at Shireland Biomedical Utc achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Shireland Biomedical Utc has an overall absence rate of 7.5%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Shireland Biomedical Utc is 18.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Shireland Biomedical Utc has 238 pupils on roll.
39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Shireland Biomedical Utc, 63% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Shireland Biomedical Utc is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Shireland Biomedical Utc's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
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