What did Ofsted judge Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Shireland Biomedical Utc?

Shireland Biomedical Utc has 520 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shireland Biomedical Utc take?

Shireland Biomedical Utc admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc located?

Shireland Biomedical Utc is located in West Bromwich, B70 8DJ, Sandwell.

How do I apply to Shireland Biomedical Utc?

Shireland Biomedical Utc is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Shireland Biomedical Utc?

When Shireland Biomedical Utc has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children & Previously Looked After Children – including those adopted from state care outside England; 2. Siblings already at the Academy — Siblings – Applicants with siblings already at the Academy (excluding Sixth Form); 3. Nodal point allocation by distance — Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point. The school offers 120 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shireland Biomedical Utc?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.5% of pupils at Shireland Biomedical Utc are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Shireland Biomedical Utc

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children & Previously Looked After Children – including those adopted from state care outside England.
2Siblings already at the Academy — Siblings – Applicants with siblings already at the Academy (excluding Sixth Form).
3Nodal point allocation by distance — Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before oversubscription criteria apply. Nodal points located in Wednesbury, Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, West Bromwich, and Rowley Regis, with up to 20 places allocated per nodal point. CATCHMENT: Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Sandwell MBC. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Shireland Biomedical Utc: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc has 520 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shireland Biomedical Utc take?: Shireland Biomedical Utc admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc located?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is located in West Bromwich, B70 8DJ, Sandwell.
How do I apply to Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Shireland Biomedical Utc?: When Shireland Biomedical Utc has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children & Previously Looked After Children – including those adopted from state care outside England; 2. Siblings already at the Academy — Siblings – Applicants with siblings already at the Academy (excluding Sixth Form); 3. Nodal point allocation by distance — Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point. The school offers 120 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shireland Biomedical Utc?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.5% of pupils at Shireland Biomedical Utc are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at Shireland Biomedical Utc, year by year →

How places are decided at Shireland Biomedical Utc

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children & Previously Looked After Children – including those adopted from state care outside England.
2Siblings already at the Academy — Siblings – Applicants with siblings already at the Academy (excluding Sixth Form).
3Nodal point allocation by distance — Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point.

Shireland Biomedical Utc: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shireland Biomedical Utc's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc has 520 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shireland Biomedical Utc take?: Shireland Biomedical Utc admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc located?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is located in West Bromwich, B70 8DJ, Sandwell.
How do I apply to Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Shireland Biomedical Utc?: When Shireland Biomedical Utc has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked After Children & Previously Looked After Children – including those adopted from state care outside England; 2. Siblings already at the Academy — Siblings – Applicants with siblings already at the Academy (excluding Sixth Form); 3. Nodal point allocation by distance — Nodal Point Allocation – Up to 20 places for each of the six Sandwell towns and surrounding areas, determined by distance to the nearest nodal point. The school offers 120 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shireland Biomedical Utc?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.5% of pupils at Shireland Biomedical Utc are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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