Celebrations as new academy school opens in West Bromwich
A new secondary school has opened in West Bromwich.
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, on Kelvin Way, opened its doors to 175 year seven pupils on September 4.
It is three-storeys high and has 15 classrooms, specialist science rooms, a large hall, a library and a suite for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
George Faux, principal at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, said: "After a summer of hard work, and with a dedicated staff, we are standing here today in a fantastic brand new building ready to receive our new students and we could not be prouder. I know all of the staff are excited to bring our students through the doors and show them the brand new facilities of our purpose built academy.
This new academy is the product of thousands of hours of work from hundreds of professionals and we hope it will provide an outstanding education for students from the community for many years to come.”
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust will run the school, which will take on new pupils each year until it reaches its 750-student capacity.
The trust have run several primary schools in Sandwell and a secondary school in Smethwick rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted.
Councillor Joyce Underhill, cabinet member for best start in life, said: "This is the second high school to open in Sandwell in three years and West Bromwich Collegiate Academy will provide much-needed school places.
"The brand new school will provide a wonderful environment for children to learn and we are very pleased to have Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust as our partners."
