WMG Academy for Young Engineers
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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (8 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Helpful Guides for Parents
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