WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), 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
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
49.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
18.5
Avg class size
17
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
394 pupils
640 capacity
246 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
3,336
Applications
2,755
Got 1st preference
78.4%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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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
13.45297%
Overall absence
40.67164%
Persistent absence
268
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
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Coleshill Heath School
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Windy Arbor Primary School
Kingshurst Primary School
Yorkswood Primary School
The Shirestone Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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