Admissions
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How do I apply?
Our inclusive admissions process will, at all times, be open, transparent and fair, and will meet the requirements of the national Schools Admissions Code, the Appeals Code and Admissions Legislation.
Shireland CBSO Academy will process applications inside the normal Local Authority process for coordinating school offers.
We will have 150 year 7 places and 60 Year 12 places for the academic year beginning September 2025.
Nodal points for Year 7 admissions
Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the number of places available in a year group, applications will be considered against the oversubscription criteria as described in our Admissions Policy.
We have six nodal points for admission located in the six towns of Sandwell – Wednesbury, Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, West Bromwich and Rowley Regis.
In a nodal point structure, we look at how close students live to their closest nodal point rather than how far they live from the Academy, which will ensure that every child in Sandwell will have the opportunity to gain a place at the Academy.
Our Admissions Policy will provide more detailed location information.
Mid-Year Transfers
Our waiting list for Year 7 students is managed by Sandwell Local Authority until Christmas each year. If enquiring about a current Year 7 place in the period 1st September – 31st December each year, please contact Sandwell Admissions (or your own Local Authority).
If you would like to apply for a place for a current Year 7 student from 1st January 2026 onwards or for a Year 8 or Year 9 student at any time, please complete the form below to be added to our waiting list:
Shireland CBSO Academy: Expression of Interest for Student Places – Mid Year – Fill in form
Apply for Year 12
For admissions enquiries email info@scbso.shirelandcat.net or call 0121 818 4620.
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