Classpot

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Solihull, B37 5FDSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-1.29
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,081
of 3,141 nationally

About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) sits in the Solihull local authority, where it ranks 14th out of 15 secondary schools on Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the borough. The top-performing peers in the area are Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Arden, and Lyndon School, all of which post significantly stronger progress scores. The school is a state-funded, mixed 14-19 institution with a technical engineering focus, and it currently has 419 pupils against a capacity of 640, meaning there is room for growth. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged the school as Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2019. The inspection found that quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all require improvement, though sixth-form provision and personal development were rated Good. Parent opinion is mixed: 79% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agree their child is happy and feels safe, but concerns about behaviour and how concerns are handled are notable.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChelmsley Road, Birmingham, Solihull, B37 5FD
HeadteacherClaire Morris
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)47.7%
School Capacity419 / 640 (65% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 28 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsDining HallTheatreSixth Form CentreICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsGymnasiumSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Martial ArtsCricketSwimmingBasketballFootballRoundersHockeyRugbyAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubModel United NationsDramaCodingFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.