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Aston University Engineering Academy

University technical college · Birmingham · B7 4AG

Ages 13–19 · 1,010 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

42.5

Overall absence

7.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.40
−20+2
Attainment 842.5
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.5%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
249

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,010 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
1,010
Boys / girls
648 / 362
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
1,010 / 600 (168%)
Free school meals
42.3%
FSM pupils
101
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton

Location

Address
1 Lister Street
Postcode
B7 4AG
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 1,010 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.3%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B7
12
Secondary in B7
3
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence10.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton
Telephone
01213800570
Website
www.auea.co.uk

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