Aston University Engineering Academy

A good university technical college school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Aston University Engineering Academy.

Birmingham, B74AG Ofsted: Good Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.3%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 January 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
1 Lister Street
Birmingham, B74AG
Phone
1213800570
Website
auea.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138222
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, B7 4AG
Website
www.auea.co.uk
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
775
Free School Meals
47.5% (368 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
6.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.40
Progress 8 Range:
-0.73 to -0.08
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
227 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.3 (+24.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
775 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(110 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

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