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The first school in Britain to be established in partnership with an orchestra, developing and educating our future musicians.


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 will be 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

Section 10 Consultation drop-in event
Join us at our Section 10 consultation drop-in event to find out more about the academy and how you can feedback to us on the

Section 10 Consultation opening for Shireland CBSO Academy
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is proposing to open a brand-new secondary school in the West Bromwich area in collaboration with the City of Birmingham Symphony

Take a look at the plans for our academy
We are very excited to be able to share with you the latest video flythrough of what our new academy will look like. Shireland CBSO
Part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust

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.