Shireland Biomedical Utc, West Bromwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made strong improvements in teaching literacy across all subjects and is developing specialist support for students with additional needs through regular staff training. Leaders have created an engaging personal development programme with careers advice and enrichment activities that help broaden students' education. Sixth-form students particularly benefit from leadership opportunities and a 'Give Back' programme where they support younger pupils.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on 'literacy4life' curriculum with staff training and resources helping teachers deliver it effectively across all subjects
- Comprehensive plan to develop adaptive teaching for students with SEND, supported by weekly professional development
- Effective safeguarding systems with clear procedures for identifying and supporting vulnerable pupils
- Well-developed personal development curriculum with careers advice and enrichment opportunities
- Strong governance with trustees and governors actively supporting school improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Need to ensure all staff consistently adapt their teaching and use questioning to support and challenge all pupils
- Further action needed to identify individual reading needs of pupils precisely
- More sports activities and clubs requested by pupils to broaden the extracurricular offer
- Work still needed to embed consistent delivery of education across the UTC
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear systems in place to identify pupils at risk, systematic approaches to dealing with disclosures, and well-coordinated support for vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits, creative arts clubs, zen and life skills clubs, lunchtime and after-school clubs, student leadership group, 'Give Back' programme
Shireland Biomedical UTC has made progress since its last inspection with significant staffing changes and improvements to teaching, particularly in literacy and support for students with additional needs. However, some aspects of the school still need further development to ensure consistency across all areas.
At a Glance
52.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
520 pupils
600 capacity
80 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Bromwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Bromwich
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
5,176
Applications
4,326
Got 1st preference
81.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.49596%
Overall absence
28.26667%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Shireland Biomedical Utc
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