How many pupils does Shireland Biomedical Utc have?

Shireland Biomedical Utc has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shireland Biomedical Utc's Ofsted rating?

Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

Is Shireland Biomedical Utc part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shireland Biomedical Utc is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc?

Shireland Biomedical Utc is located at 350 High Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8DJ.

Shireland Biomedical Utc

350 High Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8DJ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 28 November 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

419

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

University technical college

Type

About Shireland Biomedical Utc

Shireland Biomedical Utc is an university technical college in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 419 pupils on roll. It is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 54.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 419 / 600 (70%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

50%

Free school meals

54.4%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

12.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

15 students

13.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

84%

To higher education

16%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%

Overall absence

28.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +8.0 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£43,398

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,354 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,800

Spend per pupil

£7,929

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 350 High Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8DJ
Phone: 01218281123
Head Teacher: Gulfam Shahzad
Website: sbmutc.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is an university technical college in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Shireland Biomedical Utc have?: Shireland Biomedical Utc has 419 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Shireland Biomedical Utc's Ofsted rating?: Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
Is Shireland Biomedical Utc part of an academy trust?: Yes — Shireland Biomedical Utc is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Shireland Biomedical Utc?: Shireland Biomedical Utc is located at 350 High Street, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 8DJ.

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