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Shireland Hall Primary Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands
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About the job
We are looking for a leader who can build on the school’s strong foundations and continue to develop a culture of high expectations, kindness and respect.
At Shireland Hall, we place a strong emphasis on reading, communication, character and personal development. Our four core values - kindness, honesty, respect and determination - underpin our approach, helping children to become confident, responsible citizens who understand and value different perspectives.
The successful candidate will:
Build on the school’s existing strengths while continuing to raise ambition.
Create an environment where children and staff can thrive.
Develop people and encourage the sharing of expertise.
Contribute to collaboration and improvement across The Elliot Foundation.
About Shireland Hall Primary Academy
- Type of school
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary, with nursery classes
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 661 (room for 694)
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Address
- Montague Road, Smethwick, B66 4PW
Ofsted report card, inspected 9 June 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
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