Aston University Engineering Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at preparing all pupils for their futures, with outstanding careers guidance and support that helps students understand university courses, apprenticeships and employment routes. Teaching is consistently strong with expert staff who adapt their approach so all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access an ambitious curriculum and achieve well. The school creates a welcoming, inclusive community where pupils feel safe, behave maturely and benefit from an extensive enrichment programme including trips, projects and clubs that develop character and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, progress well and produce high-quality work in both written and practical subjects
- Excellent careers provision with many opportunities to engage with employers; sixth-form students achieve well in vocational and technical subjects
- Strong behaviour and attendance with calm, orderly environment where pupils show maturity, respect and excellent attitudes to learning
- Inclusive approach with pupils' diverse backgrounds celebrated and additional needs quickly identified and met
- Extensive enrichment programme including Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force, ski trips, voluntary work and various clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to refine teaching so pupils build knowledge and skills with even more depth and confidence as they progress through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force, ski trips, voluntary work in Sierra Leone, plane-building project, car-build project, football, basketball, debating, fundraising for charities
Aston University Engineering Academy is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well across both academic and practical subjects. The school provides high-quality education that prepares all pupils exceptionally well for their next steps into education, employment or training.
At a Glance
42.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.9
Avg class size
28
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
168%
Over capacity
1,010 pupils
600 capacity
410 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.98142%
Overall absence
22.08835%
Persistent absence
249
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Aston University Engineering Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Chilwell Croft Academy
Cromwell Junior and Infant School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Aston Tower Community Primary School
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
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