WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, University technical college |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Address | Chelmsley Road, B37 5FD |
| School Website | https://solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1212893556 |
| URN | 142900 |
School Census
| Total | 439 |
| Girls/Boys | 73/366 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 16.6%/83.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 136 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | |
| 27/02/2019 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 37.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.62 |
| Progress 8 | -1.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 33% |
| Entering EBacc | 1% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.41 |
| Progress 8 | -1.51 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.93 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 83% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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(0.25 mi)
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
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Fordbridge Community Primary School
(0.50 mi)
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Coleshill Heath School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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