History

The school site forms part of a large area acquired by Birmingham City Council in 1948. From before the 1880s most of the site was agricultural land crossed by several field boundaries. Small ponds were present on the north and south east boundaries. Another larger pond or area of flooding in a field is shown on the 1940s photograph spanning the north boundary. The site was prepared for development in the 1950s with the ponds infilled, the school opening in 1955. The surrounding area was developed for residential purposes in the 1940s and 1950s.

Ethos

A good school has, at its heart, clear aims. We believe our aims provide foundations on which to build.

We aim:

• To provide a curriculum that is appropriate to each individual's needs and will enable all students to learn the essential skills required in a fast-changing world.
• To deliver the curriculum within a supportive and disciplined working environment that will enable teachers to teach well and students to learn.
• To provide each individual with the opportunity to reach his or her full potential and strive to achieve excellence
• To provide a safe, welcoming and caring school in which students and staff may develop their skills, talents and abilities
• To respect and respond to the uniqueness of each student and to provide equality of opportunity for all
• To establish a welcoming and helpful atmosphere conducive to developing partnerships
• To forge links with various outside agencies in order to develop economic, social and cultural awareness
• To create a positive attitude towards the local environment

Prospectus

The school prospectus will give you a flavour of what our school is like. Additional information can be obtained from this website or by contacting the school. (Attachment size: 268 KB)

Admissions Policy

Sheldon Heath Community Arts College is a community school for students between the ages of 11 and 18.

Each year 210 students are admitted. In recent years the school has been oversubscribed. Admissions to start in Year 7 should be made to the Local Authority. For all other year groups please contact the school. Preference will be given to those who already have a sibling in attendance at the school and to children who live nearest.

Ofsted report 2009

Sheldon Heath Community Arts College had an inspection by Ofsted in June 2009. The inspection report can be accessed here. (Attachment size: 105 KB)

School day

Lunch

Food can be purchased both morning and lunch time or students can bring a packed lunch to the school. Students are not allowed off-site at break time or lunch time under any circumstances. The health and safety of the students is paramount. Free school meals are only supplied to children whose parents are in receipt of Income Support.

Buses

After school each day three school buses come on to the school site to pick students up. These are numbers 15, 17 and 590. There are also a number of buses that stop outside the school including 13, 169 and 72. You can get more information on these services on the Travel West Midlands website.

School map

Click on the link on the left to download a pdf showing the layout of the school. The different subject areas are colour coded.(Attachment size: 33.5 KB)