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Application Deadline: Feb 23, 2026

Shire Oak Academy

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Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA

01543452518

d.varney@soa.merciantrust.org.uk

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Welcome to Shire Oak Academy Sixth Form

We are delighted to welcome you to Shire Oak Academy Sixth Form. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your educational journey. Our Sixth Form is fully committed to providing a supportive, challenging, and enriching environment.

We encourage you to embrace every opportunity, contribute positively to our Sixth Form community, and make informed decisions about your future. Together, we will work to ensure your time here is both successful and inspiring.

Turn your potential into Excellence. #beIncredible


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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

17/11/2025

Application Window Opens

20/11/2025

Open Evening

22/02/2026

Application Window Closed

23/02/2026

Application Interviews Begin

19/06/2026

6th Form Taster Day

20/08/2026

Enrolment Day


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Enrichment Activities

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A key part of your development as a student of the Sixth Form is the opportunity to get involved in activities outside of the classroom. Whether through learning a new language, engaging in social action within the community or becoming an entrepreneur.

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Taking part in a DofE journey will give you skills, confidence, and something to talk about when you apply for college, university or a job. Beyond your academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of “soft skills” that you have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. Your DofE Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate and evidence these skills in practice.

Social Action Projects

Young people don’t have to try and save the world on their own. Taking small positive actions to improve your home, school or local community can all make a big difference. Put simply - A social action project is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve problems that are facing their communities.

Young Enterprise

Students have four weeks to research, create, plan and run their own business with a £10 pledge. A highly interactive programme offering first-hand experience to enhance confidence and enterprising mindsets.

British Sign Language

An opportunity to gain a basic understanding of British Sign Language and to develop your non-verbal communication skills.

Farchynys Residential

A residential team building trip to Farchynys in Wales. Located on the banks of the estuary near Barmouth, this is the perfect opportunity to build leadership, resilience and problem solving skills.

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender Type
AddressLichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA