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Aston University Engineering Academy

State school · Birmingham, B7 4AG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-19
  • 775 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
775 ·
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
41
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

775
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

1 Lister Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B7 4AG
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Telephone: 0121 380 0570

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.auea.co.uk

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG
775 Pupil numbers
36 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
22 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
41 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
46.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.40 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.78
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 1 E
Physics GCE A level 15 C
Mathematics GCE A level 36 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 39 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 B
Biology GCE A level 34 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Arabic GCE A level 1 E

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Aston University Engineering Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
10 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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