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Aston University Engineering Academy
Goodgraded 12/01/2022Ages 13–19875 pupilsDoes not apply
Aston University Engineering Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Birmingham. The school has around 875 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2022, Aston University Engineering Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 and 51% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Aston University Engineering Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/01/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher21.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS87%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.1
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score3.6
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.9
Value added-0.54Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.4
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Aston University Mathematics School0.0 miStar King Solomon Academy0.2 miAston University0.3 miBirmingham Ormiston AcademyGood · 0.4 miBirmingham Metropolitan College0.4 miBirmingham City University0.5 mi
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