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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD

University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

30.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
3.7%
Basics 9-5
11.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

30.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2332.246.4
2023/2433.546.4
2024/2530.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.510.00
2023/24-1.290.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.31
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
17.00
A*-A Grades
2.8%
A*-B Grades
9.9%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 83 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
0.57 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
John Henry Newman Catholic College
0.71 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Grace Academy Solihull
1.27 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Merstone School
1.74 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Forest Oak School
1.74 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 28 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.7. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chelmsley Road, Birmingham, B37 5FD | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

What is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)'s Ofsted rating?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 28 responses): 79% of parents would recommend WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull).
What are WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)'s latest exam results?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) located?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull (B37 5FD).
How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has around 419 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) with other schools?
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