Shireland Biomedical Utc
| Type | Secondary / University technical college |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 350 High Street West Bromwich West Midlands B70 8DJ |
| Phone | 01218281123 |
| Reference Number | 141813 |
Shireland Biomedical University Technical College is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, reflecting the challenges it faces in delivering consistent educational quality. There have been notable improvements since the school joined the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, especially concerning behavior and the calm atmosphere within the school. However, leaders acknowledge that there are inconsistencies in meeting the high expectations set for pupil achievement, particularly in key stage 3. While the sixth form shows strength, especially in applied courses with effective support for student success, the overall curriculum still needs enhancement to fully support all pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 419 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.2%
Girls: 56.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 52.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
| 8 | 53 | 60 | 113 |
| 9 | 57 | 59 | 116 |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | 3 | 24 | 27 |
| 13 | 6 | 42 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 18.1% |
| White, British | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% |
| African | 12.4% |
| Caribbean | 8.6% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils value the calm and orderly environment.
- Strong support and high attainment in the sixth form.
- Effective collaboration with Birmingham City University enhances vocational learning opportunities.
- High attendance rates and good behaviour management systems.
- Clear identification of key knowledge needed for students in applied courses.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery across key stage 3.
- Underdeveloped personal development curriculum and limited uptake of extra-curricular opportunities.
- Inadequate training for some teachers which affects the delivery of the 'literacy4life' curriculum.
- Variable adaptations for pupils with SEND leading to inconsistent learning experiences.
- Need for a more structured approach to teaching reading skills for weaker readers.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 45 | 47 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 107 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 49 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 107 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 22 | 53 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 107 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 56 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 23 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 107 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 22 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 22 | 45 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 107 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 37 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 107 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 25 | 54 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 107 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 33 | 56 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 107 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 37 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 107 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 31 | 38 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 107 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 86 | 21 |
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.83 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
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