In collaboration with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
First class education.
world class musicians.
The first state school in Britain to be established in partnership with an orchestra.
An outstanding education built on a foundation of academic and musical excellence.
An innovative music-centred secondary education
Set up in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Shireland CBSO Academy is the first school in Britain to be established in collaboration with an orchestra and marks a radical new approach to music education, innovatively addressing the much-publicised decline in the position of the creative arts in many schools.
Why choose Shireland CBSO Academy?
Blending the National Curriculum with specialist and in-depth music education.
Enrichment opportunities to perform and compose within and outside of the Academy.
Opportunity for every student to have instrumental or vocal lessons.
Experience diverse musical genres through a network of professional musicians.
Latest Academy News
Explore Secondary Teaching Opportunities with Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is inviting educators to explore a range of teaching opportunities at its upcoming secondary recruitment event. The event will be held
Trust Christmas Card Competition Returns for 2025
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust has launched its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition, inviting students from across its academies to showcase their creative flair once again.
Students Invited to Explore Post-16 Opportunities at Shireland CBSO Academy Sixth Form
Shireland CBSO Academy in West Bromwich is inviting prospective sixth form students and their families to its Post-16 Open Evening on Thursday 6 November 2025,
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We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. We understand that each Academy is unique, but our emphasis and expectations will remain the same.
Nothing less than outstanding is acceptable.
