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We believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.
Welcome to Thorns Collegiate Academy.
Welcome to Thorns Collegiate Academy. At our heart, we are about sharing the spirit of education. From the moment that I first visited Thorns, the warmth and energy of the staff and students impressed me. That spirit is what makes the Academy unique. We see it in the small moments – individual successes in the classroom – as well as the big moments – whole school concerts, sporting fixtures and assemblies.
Ms Nikki Jones, Principal
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We are an Operation Encompass Academy. Operation Encompass offers support for victims of domestic violence.
Latest Academy News
Thorns Collegiate Academy students join national Anne Frank Youth Conference
Students from Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill joined 90 young people from 18 schools across England at the 7th Annual National Youth Conference, organised by the
Thorns alumna inspires students with college and music industry insights
Former Thorns Collegiate Academy student Mia returned with her band from South & City College Birmingham to deliver an inspirational session for year 9 and
Trust Newsletter – Spring 2026
Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from
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We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. We understand that each Academy is unique, but our emphasis and expectations will remain the same.
Nothing less than Outstanding is acceptable.