At Shire Oak Academy, we are ambitious for our students, ambitious for our staff, and ambitious for the community that we proudly serve. We believe that every child deserves an excellent education, exceptional opportunities, and adults who will never stop believing in what they can achieve.

Our vision is captured in three simple but powerful statements:

Be Local. Be Proud. Be Incredible.

Be Local

We are proud to be a school rooted in Walsall Wood. Our community is built upon hard work, resilience, determination and loyalty. These values shape who we are and how we work. We want our students to understand and celebrate where they come from, recognising that their local community is something to value, care for, and contribute to.

Be Proud

We want every student to be proud of themselves, proud of their achievements, proud of their school and proud of the contribution they make to society. Pride comes from effort, character, kindness and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. We work hard to create a culture where success is celebrated, individuality is valued and everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Be Incredible

We believe that being incredible is not about being perfect. It is about striving to be the very best version of yourself every day. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, through the arts, in leadership roles or within the wider community, we encourage our students to embrace challenge, pursue excellence and never place limits on their aspirations.

Over recent years, Shire Oak Academy has continued its journey of improvement and transformation. Our staff are committed to providing a calm, safe and purposeful environment where students can thrive academically and personally. We have high expectations because we care deeply about the futures of the young people entrusted to us.

We know that great schools are built on strong relationships. The partnership between home and school is essential, and we are proud of the positive relationships we share with our families, our community and our wider partners.

Whether you are a prospective parent, a current family, a student, member of staff or visitor, I hope this website gives you a sense of what makes Shire Oak Academy such a special place.

Together, we will continue to be local, be proud and be incredible.

Matthew Everett
Headteacher
Shire Oak Academy