The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.8
13.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
14%
27.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.82
Band 5Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 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
- 419
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 47.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
- Head
- Mrs Claire Morris (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
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 568m away
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · 637m away
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · 712m away
Coleshill Heath School
Primary · 901m away
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Windy Arbor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 1.3km away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) a selective school?
No. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)'s Ofsted rating?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) take?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is in Birmingham, B37 5FD, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) have a sixth form?
Yes, WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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