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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
419
Capacity
640
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a focus on engineering, this secondary school offers a unique curriculum, but currently holds an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." GCSE results show a low average Attainment 8 score of 30.8 and only 36% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating challenges in academic performance. However, 79% of parents express satisfaction with the school, and 35% of students progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, suggesting potential for growth and opportunity despite the current weaknesses.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 30.8 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 35% | Below 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child is happy
86%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
Progress is communicated
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.7%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.4%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Other3.3%
White Other2.4%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.48251, -1.74230 · B37 5FD
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN142900
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitesolihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) rated by Ofsted?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) a good school?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) in GCSEs?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.8. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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