WMG Academy for Young Engineers

URN: 140961 • Coventry CV4 8DY

Overview

Name
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
URN
140961
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Adele Wallis (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
02476464661
Website
Visit
Address
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry CV4 8DY

Summary

WMG Academy for Young Engineers, located in Coventry, is a university technical college catering to students aged 14-19 with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Opened in September 2014, the academy currently has 510 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 640. It offers a unique curriculum that combines traditional academic subjects with technical education, including GCSEs in core subjects and options such as computer science and business studies.

The academy is closely linked with the University of Warwick and local businesses, providing students with valuable work placements and industry experiences. This partnership aims to prepare students for future careers in engineering and technology, ensuring they understand the practical applications of their studies. The ethos of the academy is "business-like, business-led," which fosters a learning environment that aligns education with real-world demands.

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022, WMG Academy emphasizes the importance of career readiness, with many students progressing to universities or advanced apprenticeships. The academy's facilities include a large Engineering Hall and dedicated CAD/CAM areas, equipped with industry-standard technology to enhance the learning experience.

Key details

LA
Coventry
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Capacity
640
Pupils
510
Boys
388
Girls
122
FSM %
21.30
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 510 388 122 640 21.30
2024-09-11 504 372 132 640 20.20
2023-09-11 492 387 105 640 17.50
2022-09-11 492 387 105 640 17.50
2021-09-11 458 352 106 640 14.50
2020-09-11 403 319 84 640 7.90

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