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
Shireland CBSO Academy students explore broadcasting careers at Sky Studios
Year 8 students from Shireland CBSO Academy visited Sky Studios in Osterley, London, to gain first-hand experience of careers in television and broadcasting. The visit
West Bromwich students explore careers in marketing and advertising with Mindshare
Year 8 students at Shireland CBSO Academy took an early look at careers in marketing and advertising when they met Jem Lloyd-Williams, Client President and
Shireland CBSO Academy student gains first-hand experience of criminal law
Sixth form student Angeli spent a week at a specialist criminal law firm, O’Keefe Solicitors, in London, gaining first-hand experience of the legal profession and
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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.
