WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a secondary UTC in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this UTC and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has a Progress 8 score of -1.29 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 33.5, 45% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 22.0%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 14.3%.
After leaving WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), student destinations include 32% going on to university and 16% entering apprenticeships.
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has a Progress 8 score of -1.29, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 33.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
45% of students at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) achieve an average A-Level grade of D. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has an overall absence rate of 14.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is 22.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull), 32% go on to university and 16% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
328/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
131/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Birmingham area
33.5
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 0.0%
A-Level
Average Grade
D
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.