Aston University Engineering Academy
Birmingham, B7 4AG · Birmingham · secondary school
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35th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 487 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.3 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston University Engineering Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.4 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,010 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below the national baseline? How does the new Ofsted grading framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Aston University Engineering Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established high standards across all areas of provision, achieving a "Strong standard" in every category. Pupils are "very well prepared for their next steps," benefiting from an "ambitious curriculum" and a culture where they "feel safe" and "behave maturely."
Strengths
- Pupils "progress well through the curriculum" and produce "high-quality work," with disadvantaged pupils achieving "above average outcomes" in national examinations.
- The school is "calm and orderly," with pupils demonstrating "excellent attitudes to learning" and "high levels of respect" for staff and peers.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive school" where needs are "accurately identified and met," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the curriculum effectively.
- Personal development is supported by a "well-planned and inclusive programme" that prepares pupils for "life in modern Britain" through debates, trips, and character-building activities.
- The school is "very well led and managed," with staff who are "proud to work at the school" and receive effective support for their workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to refine teaching so that pupils build their knowledge and skills with even more depth and confidence as they move through the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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