The National Mathematics and Science College vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The National Mathematics and Science College
Westwood Way
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Coventry
Overview
Phase
Senior
Secondary
Type
Other independent school
University technical college
Age Range
15–20
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Coventry
Coventry
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
159
504
Capacity
200
640
Occupancy
80%
79%
FSM %
-
26.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
-
Personal Development
-
-
Leadership & Management
-
-
Last Inspected
Feb 2020
Jun 2022
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
2.2
43.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
40.3%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
A+
C-
Points Per Entry
53.9
25.7
Best 3 A-Levels
A*-
C
AAB+ %
90%
14%
Value Added
Well above average
Below average
A-Level Students
62
63
Retention
-
77%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
6%
Degree course
-
47%
Any L4+ destination
-
64%
Apprenticeships
-
15%
Cohort size
-
114
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (122)
Mathematics (Further) (96)
Mathematics (94)
Physics (80)
Mathematics (Further) (64)
Chemistry (52)
Computer Science (48)
Physics (44)
Mathematics (74)
Mathematics (68)
Physics (44)
Physics (42)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (36)
Computer Science (34)
Electronics (24)
Chemistry (20)