Located in Smethwick, Shireland Technology Primary is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shireland Technology Primary currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 37.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 26.2%. other mixed pupils make up about 11.9% , followed by african at 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND |
| Website: | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net |
| Telephone: | 01217203388 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Collins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147191 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 412 |
| Number of Boys: | 205 |
| Number of Girls: | 207 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 26.20% | 108 |
| Other Mixed | 11.90% | 49 |
| African | 10.90% | 45 |
| Indian | 10.40% | 43 |
| Caribbean | 7.50% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.60% | 27 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 17 |
| White British | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.70% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Technology Primary Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary School Edith Road , B66 4QU | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary Ballot Street , B66 3HH | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 39 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Language College Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | - not rated | 39 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School Poplar Avenue , Edgbaston B17 8ES | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre City Road , Edgbaston B17 8LF | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0TB | - not rated | 873 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden School Arden Road , B67 6AL | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs School Coopers Lane , B67 7DW | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , Smethwick B66 1RA | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.