It’s a busy and exciting time for Year 11 students at the moment.

Mock exams are underway and but so are Post-16 Open Events.

While WBCA doesn’t have a Sixth Form, three of the schools in our Trust do, they are very close by and we highly recommend each of them.

Shireland CBSO Academy Sixth Form

Shireland CBSO Academy in West Bromwich is inviting prospective sixth form students and their families to its Post-16 Open Evening on Thursday 6 November 2025, from 4.30pm to 7.00pm.

Visitors can tour the Academy, meet staff and students, and find out more about the wide range of A level and vocational pathways available for September 2026 entry.

Renowned for its partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), the Academy offers a creative, forward-thinking environment for all students, not just musicians. With expert teaching, and strong pastoral care, students are offered an exceptional learning experience.

Learners benefit from dedicated performance spaces, recording studio, practice rooms, and facilities for art, design, sport and drama, creating an environment where they are inspired to excel.

The Academy’s partnerships, including the CBSO and Laney Amplification, provide students with mentoring, work experience and specialist masterclasses, giving them a head start for higher education or employment.

Jo Lawrence, Head of Sixth Form, said: “Our Sixth Form fosters ambition, creativity, and confidence. Students don’t just study here, they discover who they want to become, supported by a thriving creative community that believes in possibility. Whether their next step is university, an apprenticeship or straight into the world of work, we give them the skills, confidence and direction to succeed.”

Applications for September 2026 entry are now open through Applicaa, a new online admissions system where students can apply and track their progress in real time.

Find out more at www.shirelandcbso.org.uk.