In collaboration with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
First class education.
world class musicians.
The first state school in Britain to be established in partnership with an orchestra.
An outstanding education built on a foundation of academic and musical excellence.
An innovative music-centred secondary education
Set up in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Shireland CBSO Academy is the first school in Britain to be established in collaboration with an orchestra and marks a radical new approach to music education, innovatively addressing the much-publicised decline in the position of the creative arts in many schools.
Why choose Shireland CBSO Academy?
Blending the National Curriculum with specialist and in-depth music education.
Enrichment opportunities to perform and compose within and outside of the Academy.
Opportunity for every student to have instrumental or vocal lessons.
Experience diverse musical genres through a network of professional musicians.
Latest Academy News

Shireland CBSO Academy Opens Wellbeing Garden
Shireland CBSO Academy has unveiled its new serenity garden, developed and led by the school’s Inclusion department, following a £5,000 grant from the Sheila Coates Foundation. The outdoor space features sensory planting

World-Class Opera Singer Visits Shireland CBSO Academy
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy welcomed internationally renowned opera singer Jennifer France for a special visit that offered a rare insight into life as a professional musician and

Sixth Form Students Explore Music Careers with WaterBear College of Music
Year 12 students at Shireland CBSO Academy were given an insider’s view of the music industry when Jamie Mace from WaterBear College of Music visited the school to deliver
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