Shireland Collegiate Academy is a secondary academy in Smethwick, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Shireland Collegiate Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.38 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.6, 69% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 25.5%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.
After leaving Shireland Collegiate Academy, student destinations include 57% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Shireland Collegiate Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.38, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
69% of students at Shireland Collegiate Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Shireland Collegiate Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Shireland Collegiate Academy is 25.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Shireland Collegiate Academy, 57% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
508/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
228/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station
1.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Smethwick area
47.6
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 6.3%
A-Level
Average Grade
C
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.