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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

Shireland Biomedical Utc

West Bromwich, Sandwell - B70 8DJ

“A University Technical College (UTC) is a special kind of school where students learn about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a fun and hands-on way. They use professional equipment and have teachers who are experts in their fields.”

SecondarySince 2015Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Shireland CBSO Academy

West Bromwich, Sandwell - B70 8SZ

“Jo Lawrence, Head of Sixth Form at Shireland CBSO Academy, said: “We know that choosing what to do after GCSEs can feel like a big decision, particularly when students are still working out what they enjoy and where they want to go next.”

SecondaryNew schoolNo rating on record

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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Smethwick, Sandwell - B66 4ND

“Our curriculum is both joyful and rigorous. It ignites curiosity and fosters creativity; all students are supported to unleash their inner brilliance and find their talents. Our school’s curriculum nurtures well-rounded individuals who can thrive in an ever-changing world.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Croydon, Croydon - CR0 5EF

“Shirley High School is a proud multicultural school with an established reputation of integrity and excellence.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Shoeburyness High School

Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS3 9LL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Shoreham Academy

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex - BN43 6YT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make on their behalf. At Shoreham Academy, we aim not only to match parents’ expectations of what a school should offer their child, but to exceed them.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Shrewsbury Academy

Shrewsbury, Shropshire - SY1 4LL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our Network Our Alumni aims to bring together all existing Grange School, Shrewsbury Academy and Sundorne School students. Read More >>”

SecondarySince 2019Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Shuttleworth College

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 8ST

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Shuttleworth College aims to ensure that all students experience an enjoyable and well-rounded education that will prepare them for further study and success.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Sidmouth College

Sidmouth, Devon - EX10 9LG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Sidmouth College puts students first, has effective learning at the heart of all it does and promotes a climate of success and achievement for every student.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×7Expected in 7 areas

Sidney Stringer Academy

Coventry, Coventry - CV1 5LY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our ambition at Sidney Stringer Academy is to create a vibrant, happy and successful academy which delivers the very highest standards of education and nurtures each student’s talents and skills and plays a central role in meeting the needs of our local community.”

SecondarySince 2010Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Silverdale School

Sheffield, Sheffield - S11 9QH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Silverdale, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We provide an education that is ambitious, inclusive and rich in opportunity, where every student is known, valued and challenged to become the very best version of themselves.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Silverstone UTC

Towcester, West Northamptonshire - NN12 8TL

““To deliver an ambitious curriculum, creating an educational experience that is rich in opportunity and creates productive, caring and inclusive members of society”.”

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Canterbury, Kent - CT1 3EW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“During their seven years at the school, students embark upon their personal Langton Journey. Together they develop a shared set of values and learning behaviours, qualities expected from all. We call these the Langton Values.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: Good

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Canterbury, Kent - CT4 7AS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

““We aim to give all our students a positive and powerful experience they will remember and be proud of for the rest of our lives. To be part of the Langton community is to be part of something that is caring and empowering and lasts forever. We know that because our students tell us so.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

Bristol, South Gloucestershire - BS30 8TS

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Parents and carers can now apply for free school meals via the Citizen Portal. Your eligibility will be checked online, and the portal will let you know whether your child is eligible for free school meals.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Needs attention ×1Expected in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire - NN8 4RP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are incredibly proud that Hatton is the highest performing secondary school in Northamptonshire and in the top 3% of schools nationally for the progress 8 measure 2021-22. We are rated by Ofsted as GOOD and we are a Kite Mark Character School.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Sir Frederick Gibberd College

Harlow, Essex - CM18 6RN

“At SFG, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education. It serves as the cornerstone of our ethos, opening doors of opportunity and shaping futures.”

SecondarySince 2019Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Dartford, Kent - DA1 1QE

“At Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy our aim is to get the best out of every student; excellence in teaching and learning is therefore at the heart of our work. My vision is based on three core values: ‘Respect, Resilience, Responsibility’.”

SecondarySince 1991Ofsted: Good

Sir Graham Balfour High School

Stafford, Staffordshire - ST16 1NR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Sir Graham Balfour School, our mission statement of “Learning, Working and Succeeding Together” very much sums up our approach.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Sir Harry Smith Community College

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire - PE7 1XB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We want our College to provide a high quality educational community which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All students are valued and inspired to achieve and grow as individuals, believing the sky is the limit.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement