The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 510
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
- Head
- Ms Adele Wallis (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Westwood School - A Technology College
Secondary · Very close
The Westwood Academy
Secondary · Very close
The National Mathematics and Science College
Independent · Very close
Charter Academy
Primary · 564m away
Finham Park 2
Secondary · 841m away
Templars Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hereward College of Further Education
16 plus · 1.3km away
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is WMG Academy for Young Engineers a selective school?
No. WMG Academy for Young Engineers is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is WMG Academy for Young Engineers's Ofsted rating?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers currently has 510 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does WMG Academy for Young Engineers take?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers is in Coventry, CV4 8DY, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does WMG Academy for Young Engineers have a sixth form?
Yes, WMG Academy for Young Engineers has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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