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WMG Academy Solihull was inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. The academy was previously inspected in February 2019.
It is important to note that this recent inspection is the first one since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Since the last inspection and as recently as September 2024, Ofsted have removed ‘one word judgements’ in favour of a report card of measures that highlight the strengths and areas to improve in five key areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Sixth Form provision.
The academy was praised by inspectors, who particularly noted that:
- ‘pupils enjoy the opportunities they have at WMG Academy’
- ‘pupils especially appreciate the focus on engineering and links with local employers’
- ‘the school offers a wide range of subjects that tie in with its UTC mission of engineering’
- ‘the school’s work for pupils’ personal development is a strength at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)’
- ‘careers information, advice and guidance are significant strengths across the school. Pupils are exposed to a wide range of progression routes and opportunities. This means that destinations are positive at all levels, including strong access to apprenticeships, university courses and employment’
- ‘students appreciate being treated more maturely’
- ‘pupils also value the opportunities provided by staff, many of which are part of the timetabled day. These include 3D modelling, women into engineering events, business engagement and reward trips’
WMG Academy Solihull Ofsted Report
Pupils enjoy the opportunities they have at WMG Academy - the school offers a wide range of subjects that tie in with its UTC mission of engineering.
WMG Academy Solihull Ofsted Parental Letter
Letter to parents following the Ofsted Inspection of WMG Academy Solihull in October 2024.
Statutory Information
The Ofsted website can be found here.
You can provide feedback to Ofsted through Parent View here.
See the Department for Education’s data on WMG Academy Solihull here.
Find statutory information about WMG Academy for Young Engineers Company here.
Annual Reports And Accounts For All Years
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