What did Ofsted judge WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers?

WMG Academy for Young Engineers has 504 pupils on roll.

What ages does WMG Academy for Young Engineers take?

WMG Academy for Young Engineers admits pupils aged 14 to 19.

Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers located?

WMG Academy for Young Engineers is located in Coventry, CV4 8DY, Coventry.

How do I apply to WMG Academy for Young Engineers?

WMG Academy for Young Engineers is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 12 places decided at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?

When WMG Academy for Young Engineers has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children (LAC/PLAC) — Priority will then be given to any looked after or previously looked after children who meet the criteria; 2. Random allocation among remaining eligible external candidates — After admission of students with an EHCP subject to appropriate consultation and LAC students, should the number of external candidates applying, who have met the minimum entry requirements for the Academy, exceed the number of places available, random allocation will be supervised by an independent person who is not employed by the Academy. Tie-break: Random allocation supervised by an independent person not employed by the Academy.

What is the largest ethnic background at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at WMG Academy for Young Engineers are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at WMG Academy for Young Engineers

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children (LAC/PLAC) — Priority will then be given to any looked after or previously looked after children who meet the criteria.
2Random allocation among remaining eligible external candidates — After admission of students with an EHCP subject to appropriate consultation and LAC students, should the number of external candidates applying, who have met the minimum entry requirements for the Academy, exceed the number of places available, random allocation will be supervised by an independent person who is not employed by the Academy.

If two applications tie: Random allocation supervised by an independent person not employed by the Academy.

Priority given to the Academy's own Year 11 students progressing to Year 12; external candidates only admitted if places remain. Capacity for external students in September 2027 is 30, rising to 55 from September 2028. Applications received after 31 January 2027 are considered in the order received or added to the waiting list. Any students with an EHCP naming the Academy and meeting minimum admission criteria are offered a place first (not a numbered oversubscription criterion).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

WMG Academy for Young Engineers: key facts

What did Ofsted judge WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers has 504 pupils on roll.
What ages does WMG Academy for Young Engineers take?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers admits pupils aged 14 to 19.
Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers located?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers is located in Coventry, CV4 8DY, Coventry.
How do I apply to WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 12 places decided at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: When WMG Academy for Young Engineers has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children (LAC/PLAC) — Priority will then be given to any looked after or previously looked after children who meet the criteria; 2. Random allocation among remaining eligible external candidates — After admission of students with an EHCP subject to appropriate consultation and LAC students, should the number of external candidates applying, who have met the minimum entry requirements for the Academy, exceed the number of places available, random allocation will be supervised by an independent person who is not employed by the Academy. Tie-break: Random allocation supervised by an independent person not employed by the Academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at WMG Academy for Young Engineers are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at WMG Academy for Young Engineers

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 12), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children (LAC/PLAC) — Priority will then be given to any looked after or previously looked after children who meet the criteria.
2Random allocation among remaining eligible external candidates — After admission of students with an EHCP subject to appropriate consultation and LAC students, should the number of external candidates applying, who have met the minimum entry requirements for the Academy, exceed the number of places available, random allocation will be supervised by an independent person who is not employed by the Academy.

If two applications tie: Random allocation supervised by an independent person not employed by the Academy.

WMG Academy for Young Engineers: key facts

What did Ofsted judge WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged WMG Academy for Young Engineers's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers has 504 pupils on roll.
What ages does WMG Academy for Young Engineers take?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers admits pupils aged 14 to 19.
Where is WMG Academy for Young Engineers located?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers is located in Coventry, CV4 8DY, Coventry.
How do I apply to WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: WMG Academy for Young Engineers is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 12 places decided at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: When WMG Academy for Young Engineers has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children (LAC/PLAC) — Priority will then be given to any looked after or previously looked after children who meet the criteria; 2. Random allocation among remaining eligible external candidates — After admission of students with an EHCP subject to appropriate consultation and LAC students, should the number of external candidates applying, who have met the minimum entry requirements for the Academy, exceed the number of places available, random allocation will be supervised by an independent person who is not employed by the Academy. Tie-break: Random allocation supervised by an independent person not employed by the Academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at WMG Academy for Young Engineers?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at WMG Academy for Young Engineers are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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