West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

28/09/2026

A memorable day in Manchester!
On Thursday 24 September we travelled to MediaCity, Manchester, for the BBC Contains Strong Language Festival, where Jessica joined her fellow Young Poet Laureates for an unforgettable performance.
It was a real privilege to watch these talented young writers share their work on such a prestigious stage, performing alongside leading poets including Simon Armitage. Jessica spoke with confidence, creativity and authenticity, and we couldn't have been prouder to see her representing the programme and WBCA so brilliantly.
The event was a wonderful celebration of young voices, showcasing the power of poetry to inspire, connect and challenge audiences. Congratulations to Jessica and all of the Young Poet Laureates who took part in such a special occasion.

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

🏆✨ Last night, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of our students at our Annual Awards Evening! ✨🏆
Students from Years 7-10 from the last academic year were nominated by their teachers in recognition of their hard work, dedication, progress and contribution to academy life. 🌟📚
It was a wonderful evening filled with pride and celebration, and it was fantastic to see so many families joining us to recognise these well-deserved achievements. 👏🎉💙
A huge congratulations to all of our award winners. Your commitment, resilience and success continue to make us incredibly proud. 🌟🏅
Thank you to our families and staff for helping to make the evening such a special occasion. We look forward to celebrating even more successes in the year ahead! 🎓✨
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22/09/2026

Two weeks into the practical and our Year 8s have started their introduction to Electronics, where they learn how basic components construct Series and parallel circuits. Today we have been Quality Assessing progress, and it is of the level of awesomeness we expect from year 8!

18/09/2026

Year 7 have been taking part in a range of team building, confidence and resilience activities this week with staff from Edgmond Hall. They have been working to redevelop our allotment space, learning how to put up tents, and some fun games of Archery Tag and Problem Solving games.

It was fantastic to see our students learning in different ways, working with people they didn’t know before and perhaps learning something about themselves as well. They didn’t even mind the rain that came towards the end of Friday.

We look forward to the opportunity to take the students to Edgmond Hall later in the year for the full residential experience. The visiting staff said how well our students completed the activities and what a pleasure they were to work with.

11/09/2026

We’re pleased to share that our Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising the progress made during the first year of the Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance programme.

The award recognises the work taking place across our school community to strengthen attendance practice, understand the reasons behind absence and identify barriers earlier so that pupils and families can receive the right support.

As part of the programme, Academy leaders and attendance teams have been developing a shared understanding of attendance and looking at how everyone across the school community can play a role in supporting positive attendance.

The work was celebrated at the Trust’s Inclusive Attendance Conference at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. Colleagues came together to review national attendance data, consider emerging trends and reflect on the next steps in developing their practice.

Regular attendance gives children and young people access to learning, relationships and the wider experiences of school life. The Bronze Award recognises the foundations we have established, and we’ll continue to build on this work as we progress towards the Silver Award.

10/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Year 7 Open Event tonight. It was fantastic to meet so many prospective students and families and share what makes our school special.

Want to find out more?
🌐 Explore our website: https://wbca.school/
📞 Get in touch: [email protected] or 0121 393 4850

📅 Don’t forget the application deadline for local authority applications is 31 October 2026.

06/09/2026

📣 Getting ready for our September Year 7 open event?

To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve put together our Open Event Guide. It includes everything you need to know before you arrive, from what to expect on the day to helpful information to make your visit as easy as possible.

📖 Find a link to the guide and more information about the event on our website: https://wbca.school/save-the-date-west-bromwich-collegiate-academy-announces-open-event-for-september-2027-entry/

03/09/2026

🎥 A look back at one of our favourite moments from last year!

Our Silent Movies Oscars was a fantastic way to end the summer term, with families joining us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our nominated students. From red carpet moments to award winners, the evening was filled with creativity, excitement and plenty of smiles.

Well done to everyone involved. We can't wait to see what this year's students create!
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