The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (146% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.54
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 81 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 875
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirmingham Metropolitan College
16 plus · 672m away
South and City College Birmingham
16 plus · 1.5km away
Bordesley Village Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
City United Academy (CUA)
Independent · 2.1km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Regents Park Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aston University Engineering Academy a selective school?
No. Aston University Engineering Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aston University Engineering Academy's Ofsted rating?
Aston University Engineering Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston University Engineering Academy?
Aston University Engineering Academy currently has 875 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston University Engineering Academy take?
Aston University Engineering Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aston University Engineering Academy?
Aston University Engineering Academy is in Birmingham, B7 4AG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston University Engineering Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Aston University Engineering Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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