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Shireland Biomedical Utc

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Shireland Biomedical Utc

350 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ

University technical college · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

Average A-level points per entry: 26.8 (2024/25). On this scale A*=60, A=50, B=40, C=30, D=20 and E=10; this is not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.346.4
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.320.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.83
A*-A Grades
8.3%
A*-B Grades
31.7%
AAB+ %
13.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 55 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The British Muslim School
0.1 km away · Other independent school
Shireland CBSO Academy
0.38 km away · Free schools
Sandwell College
0.88 km away · Further education
George Salter Academy
0.99 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
1.33 km away · Free schools
Good

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About Shireland Biomedical Utc

Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 26.8. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 350 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Shireland Biomedical Utc, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Shireland Biomedical Utc

What is Shireland Biomedical Utc's Ofsted rating?
Shireland Biomedical Utc received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Shireland Biomedical Utc's latest exam results?
Shireland Biomedical Utc: A-Level 2024/25: APS per entry 26.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc located?
Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell (B70 8DJ).
How many pupils attend Shireland Biomedical Utc?
Shireland Biomedical Utc has around 419 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shireland Biomedical Utc with other schools?
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