WMG Academy for Young Engineers
80%
Capacity
510
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About WMG Academy for Young Engineers
WMG Academy for Young Engineers posts a Progress 8 score of -0.44, which places it well below the Coventry local authority average of 0.07 for secondary schools. That gap of over half a grade per subject is significant and puts the school in the bottom 15% nationally by this measure. In the local rankings, it sits 18th out of 24 similar schools, meaning roughly three-quarters of Coventry secondaries achieve stronger academic progress from Key Stage 2 to 4. The school's Attainment 8 score of 44.5 is also modest, and only 37.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. On the EBacc measure, just 2.4% of students entered the full suite of subjects, and the average EBacc APS sits at 3.45. These headline figures suggest that for a family focused on academic progression, this school is not performing at the level of its local peers.
At Key Stage 5, the picture is similarly mixed. The school's A-level value added score is -0.34, which is rated as below average, and the average points per entry is 27.33, equivalent to a C- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a grade C, with 20% of entries achieving AAB or higher. With only 41 pupils in the sixth form cohort, the numbers are small, so individual results can shift the averages noticeably. The sixth form provision was rated Good in the most recent Ofsted inspection, and the school does offer a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. For context, the school's Ofsted overall effectiveness is Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. So while the exam data is below average, the school is not failing in Ofsted's eyes.
WMG Academy for Young Engineers is a 14-19 school, meaning it takes pupils from Year 10 rather than Year 7, which is unusual. It has capacity for 640 pupils but currently has 510 on roll, so there is some spare capacity. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 21.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, above the national average. Facilities are decent for a smaller secondary: a theatre, art studios, science labs, sports hall, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre. The sports programme is broad, including rowing, martial arts, and swimming, and there are clubs like Model UN, DofE, and Young Enterprise. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, and speech and language difficulties. This school may suit families who value a later start to secondary education, a strong technical or engineering focus (given its name and academy status), and a supportive environment for pupils with additional needs, but who are less concerned about top-tier academic outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 14 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 8DY |
| Headteacher | Adele Wallis |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 510 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 510 / 640 (80% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.44)
2526th of 3,141
Nationally
286th of 371
In West Midlands
18th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.9
'22/23
24.9
'23/24
27.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2356%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 128 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)56%
- FE college25%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained3%
- Sixth form college1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2350%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 111 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
5%
Russell Group
8%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)50%
- Employment26%
- Apprenticeship16%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education2%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics31
- Physics22
- Computer Studies / Computing17
- Electronics16
- Design and Technology (Product Design)7
- Economics7
- Mathematics (Further)7
- Biology4
- Italian4
- Chemistry3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British35.9%
- Asian15.8%
- White (other)7.5%
- Mixed6.6%
- Black3.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About WMG Academy for Young Engineers
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry
Coventry, CV4 8DY
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