WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Birmingham, Solihull
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 1 October 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Solihull
- Pupils on roll
- 394 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 1 October 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull).”
- “They especially appreciate the focus on engineering and links with local employers that the school provides.”
- “They appreciate being treated more maturely.”
To improve
- “This has had varied impact so far, and there remain significant inconsistencies within and between subjects, which pupils particularly noted too.”
- “Most pupils behave well at the school, although some, on occasions, find it harder to meet the school’s expectations or consistently work to the best of their ability.”
- “Attendance remains an issue for too many pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 November 2024 (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) | 14% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 30.8 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D- | 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 Solihull.
- Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- John Henry Newman Catholic College 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Grace Academy Solihull 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Smith's Wood Academy 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Park Hall Academy 2.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Lyndon School 3.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Lode Heath School 4.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Langley School 4.8 mi Good Last distance published