Aston University Engineering Academy
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Attainment 8 of 44.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.40
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.73, -0.08]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 81 | 44.1 | — | 51.9% | 0.0% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 80 | 42.5 | -0.40 | 61.3% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 81 | 42.4 | -0.74 | 58.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 81 | 42.2 | -0.62 | 67.0% | 0.0% | 3.3 |
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School information
| URN | 138222 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | University technical college |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Daniel Locke-Wheaton |
| Trust | ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B7 4AG |
| Latest pupils | 81 |
| FSM eligible | 45.2% |
Contact and identifiers
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4AG
www.auea.co.ukView local authority page1213800570| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10037492 |
| Opened | 28 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 Feb 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |