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 Shireland CBSO Academy: Open Events Announced for September 2026 Entry
Shireland CBSO Academy is delighted to announce that it will be opening its doors to prospective students and their parents on Wednesday 17 September, 5.00pm-7.30pm and Saturday 20 September,
Shireland CBSO Academy Shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year Award
Shireland CBSO Academy has been shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2025, a national award that celebrates innovation and excellence
Trust Newsletter – Spring 2025
Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Click here to read the latest newsletter from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and discover what our academies have been
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.
