WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Catchment Area
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is an university technical college secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 640 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
419
Pupils
640
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
The catchment area for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is the geographic zone Solihull uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) are allocated by Solihull using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Solihull catchment area documents →WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): 640 places, 65% filled: places available
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has a published admission number of 640 places. 419 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 640 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.7% of pupils at WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Birmingham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Solihull publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Solihull school admissions →
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): School Information
- Full address
- Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD
- Local authority
- Solihull
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142900
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
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Queensbridge School Catchment Area
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Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
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Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
What is the catchment area for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)? ▾
The catchment area for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is the geographic zone Solihull uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) oversubscribed? ▾
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) has a capacity of 640 places and currently has 419 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.
What is the admissions policy for WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)? ▾
Admission to WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is managed by Solihull. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) cover? ▾
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.