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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
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- Fordbridge B37 5FD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make strong progress from different starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils dress smartly, behave professionally, and work hard.
Academic Progress: Inconsistent curriculum leads to varied academic progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improvements needed in consistent behaviour management
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and a clear enthusiasm.
Current Educational Practices: Staff benefit from frequent training and professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is strong but some variability in mathematics remains.
Qualifications and Training: New training logical but early stage
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum review in progress, not systematic
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development opportunities available; inconsistent practices noted
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the numerous opportunities to engage with the school community.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents would recommend the school to another parent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents view opportunities positively
Parent Satisfaction: Positive about school鈥檚 employer links
Communication: Strategic improvement in communication ongoing
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective plans are in place to address remaining teaching inconsistencies.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Inconsistent management of pupil behaviour
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership needs clearer oversight for impact evaluation
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff prioritize pupils鈥� welfare and safety.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; needs improved vulnerable pupils monitoring
Promoting Welfare and Safety: New strategic approach for attendance improvement
Extracurricular Offerings: Students engage with a range of employers and business partners.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong emphasis on developing employability skills alongside academic requirements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of clubs linked to engineering focus
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Monitoring uptake and engagement in Sixth Form
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision is strong with varied career paths.
Career Counselling Services: Significant strength with positive destination routes
Preparation for Sixth Form: Secure subject sequencing in Sixth Form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Targeted support ensures good progress for pupils with SEND.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Need better use of adaptation information for SEND
Subjects Offered: Wide range tied to UTC mission in engineering
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About Us
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 451 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 21% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 21% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.10% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 42.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.41 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.93 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 48.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 8 | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 10 | 44.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 41.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.77 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.19% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.07% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.96 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.09 | 28.19 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.10% | 12.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 303 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 56.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 9.83% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.08 | 33.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.3 | 31.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 341 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 54.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.71 7 | 27.94 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 380 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 8.00 | 28.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | E- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 8.57 | 26.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 42.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.71% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.55% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
