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Welcome to Shireland Biomedical Utc

A very warm welcome to our Sixth Form.Whether you are a prospective student seeking information onwhat we can offer you or a parent looking for information on how we will support and nurture your son or daughter, these pages are designed to answer some of those questions.Being part of Shireland Biomedical UTC’s Sixth Form will provide you with the academic and personal skills and qualities that you need to be able to embark on the next stages of your career; whatever path that might take whether a degree, a degree apprenticeship or employment.Our aim is that you will develop into confident, independent, resilient, and well-rounded young people.Our sixth form offers a supportive, innovative environment that provides a real feeling of community and family. This underpins everything that we do; from providing pastoral support with tutors who see you daily, regular interactions with parents and academic support to ensure that you can achieve the very best that you can. I look forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form.Mrs J Lawrence Head of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Secondary, Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

419 Total

No. of Boys

181 (43.2%)

No. of Girls

238 (56.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

8.33%

A*/A grades

8.33%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:52%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:33%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:3%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

48%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:78%
England:63%

Further education

School:4%
England:4%

Employment

School:19%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:22%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Dec 19

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 1

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 21 - Sep 1


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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Our Sixth Form students have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities that allow them to build individual skills and qualities alongside their academic studies to support them in becoming well-rounded, independent individuals. These extra-curricular activities can be additional academic qualifications, after school clubs that allow you to challenge your thinking, opportunities of work experience or volunteering and activities that allow you to unwind and relax after a day at school.

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed