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Shireland Collegiate Academy hosted a visit from the University of Cambridge as part of a national outreach programme designed to encourage more students to consider applications to leading universities. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, with a global reputation for academic excellence and research. It comprises 31 colleges, which act as a student’s home base throughout their degree, providing both academic guidance and pastoral support. The session, delivered by representatives from Girton College, formed part of a programme of activities involving students from across the trust. Learners from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, Shireland CBSO Academy and Shireland Biomedical UTC joined Shireland students for the event, which focused on ambition, academic excellence and future progression routes. Year 11 and year 12 students took part in
Sixth form students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited Trinity College, Cambridge, as part of a higher education outreach programme designed to raise aspirations and support progression to highly competitive universities. The
Key Stage 3 students from Shireland Collegiate Academy spent time with local residents at St Albans Community Centre in Smethwick, a non-profit community hub providing social activities and support services. The visit
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy and Shireland Technology Primary took part in a special Minecraft Education Learning Day, exploring creativity, coding, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in a safe
Year 12 students from Shireland Collegiate Academy spent an inspiring day at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) in Hereford, gaining hands-on experience of life as an
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy took part in a Focus Day songwriting workshop led by Matt Cominotto, lead singer of The Mercians, whose music has reached number one in the alternative
90 sixth form students from Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick returned to the West Midlands after completing international work placements earlier this year. Between late January and early February, they spent time in Dubai, Seville and Vienna, gaining valuable skills
Shireland Collegiate Academy’s dance team, SDC Surge, celebrated a highly successful debut at the United Dance Organisation (UDO) Gloucestershire Street Dance Championships, returning home with multiple medals. Established in 2002, UDO is the world’s
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.
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
