WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

A not judged university technical college school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull).

Birmingham, B375FD Ofsted: Not Judged Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.8%
Continue in education or training
31.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chelmsley Road
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham, B375FD
Phone
1212893556
Website
solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142900
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD
Website
https://solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Capacity
640 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
451
Free School Meals
43.8% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
English Attainment 8:
7.5
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
Ebacc English:
93.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
38.5%
Ebacc Languages:
4.2%
Ebacc Maths:
95.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.29
Progress 8 Range:
-1.53 to -1.06
University Progression:
32.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
38.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
16.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
91 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
16.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
451 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(34 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Business Like Business Led Employability Embracing Technology Team Working

Facilities

State-of-the-art engineering hall with over £1 million of specialist equipment Computer-Aided Design (CAD) suites (3) CAD/CAM areas ICT facilities Personal Chromebooks for every student Make and Do areas Engineering Hall Multi-use games area and activity hall

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 4 (Year 10 & 11): STEM-focused core curriculum; GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, GCSE Combined Science (triple GCSE available); Cambridge National in Engineering Manufacture; RSHE is non-examined; Enrichment including sporting activities; Cambridge National in Manufacturing; optional subjects including Triple Science, Computer Science, Geography, Art and Design, Business Studies, Product Design, Graphics, Electronics, NCFE Creative iMedia, Cambridge National Engineering Design Key Stage 5 (Year 12 & 13): A levels in Maths, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, Product Design, English; BTEC Science, BTEC Business, BTEC Engineering (double and single award), BTEC Art; T Level in Engineering Manufacturing, Processing & Control and Digital Software Development; EPQ optional; enrichment projects and university/work/career routes

Admissions Criteria

WMG Academy accepts applications for Year 9, Year 10 and Year 12 for September 2026; from September 2027 onward, only Year 9 and Year 12. Admissions arrangements published for 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Regular open events and tours for prospective students and parents. Deadline for Year 12 applications: 31 January. View Year 12 Curriculum Booklet and apply for Year 12.

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