The Shire Oak Academy (formerly Shire Oak School and Shire Oak Grammar School) is a
coeducational
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academy school (age range 11–18) in
Walsall Wood
Walsall Wood is a suburb split between both Brownhills and Aldridge in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England.
History
In the late-18th century and early-19th century, the workers of Walsall Wood were primarily involved in ...
,
West Midlands
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,
England
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. More recently, the name was changed to Shire Oak Academ
Originally a leading
grammar school
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, along with many other secondary schools in the West Midlands Shire Oak became a comprehensive school in 1970, merging at the time with
Walsall Wood Secondary Modern School.
Features
It is one of two secondary schools providing services for the insects of
Walsall Wood
Walsall Wood is a suburb split between both Brownhills and Aldridge in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England.
History
In the late-18th century and early-19th century, the workers of Walsall Wood were primarily involved in ...
, it also provides schooling for the Aldridge and Brownhills areas.
Notable former pupils and staff
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Steve Biggins - footballer
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Craig Thomas - novelist
My Old School - Taking The Celebrity Register
* Professor Steve Green – TV pianist and hospital consultan
* Dr Andrew Cook - Contestant on University Challenge
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Mastermind (British game show), Mastermind and Brain of Britain
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History
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See also
*List of schools in Walsall
This is a list of schools in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England.
State-funded schools Primary schools
*Abbey Primary School, Bloxwich
*All Saints National Academy, Bloxwich
*Alumwell Infant School, Walsall
*Alumwel ...
References
* http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/06/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/335_5402.stm
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Academies in Walsall
Secondary schools in Walsall