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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.5 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
510
Capacity
640
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19, focusing on engineering and technical skills. While GCSE attainment is above the national average, particularly notable is the 61% progression to university, although only 8% reach top-third institutions. Parents may find the relatively low EBacc entry rate and the need for improvement in English and maths grades a consideration when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 3% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 110 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.9%
Black African19.0%
Asian Indian9.6%
White Other7.5%
Black Other3.5%
Other2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.39033, -1.57029 · CV4 8DY
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN140961
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitecoventry.wmgacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is WMG Academy for Young Engineers rated by Ofsted?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is WMG Academy for Young Engineers a good school?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers scores 32.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at WMG Academy for Young Engineers in GCSEs?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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