WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Coventry
WMG Academy for Young Engineers is a secondary school in Coventry for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 8 June 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DY
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Coventry
- Pupils on roll
- 504 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 8 June 2022
Strengths
- “They value the strong practical, technical and academic education they receive.”
- “One pupil told inspectors that they feel ‘incredibly well prepared for the real world’ because of their experiences here.”
- “Pupils, including those in the sixth form, are polite and courteous.”
To improve
- “While the curriculum is well considered, it is not always taught well.”
- “Some pupils struggle to remember the things they need to be successful.”
- “This is because some teachers do not use assessment well to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 July 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Coventry.
- The Westwood Academy 0.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Finham Park 2 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- West Coventry Academy 1.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School 1.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Finham Park School 1.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Barr's Hill School 2.9 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Coundon Court 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Sidney Stringer Academy 3.2 mi Good Last distance published