Shireland Collegiate Academy Catchment Area
Shireland Collegiate Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Smethwick, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1518 pupils, and a capacity of 1191 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,518
Pupils
1,191
Capacity
127%
Fill rate
Shireland Collegiate Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Shireland Collegiate Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135170
Other Secondary Schools in Smethwick
If Shireland Collegiate Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Smethwick are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shireland Collegiate Academy
Is Shireland Collegiate Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Shireland Collegiate Academy currently has 1518 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1191 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shireland Collegiate Academy? ▾
Admission to Shireland Collegiate Academy is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Shireland Collegiate Academy cover? ▾
Shireland Collegiate Academy is a secondary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.