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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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