Aston University Engineering Academy
1 Lister Street, Birmingham, B7 4AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aston University Engineering Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 13 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 27th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 24 February 2026, report published 26 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Post-16 provision
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 February 2026
Pupils enjoy learning and achieve well at this welcoming school. They are well supported by teachers and value the advice and guidance they receive. The curriculum enables pupils to engage in learning that supports their aspirations. All pupils receive a high-quality education that prepares them well for their next steps into education, employment or training. Leaders quickly identify and address any barriers to learning. As a result, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities successfully access the same ambitious curriculum. Leaders ensure that pupils' diverse backgrounds are celebrated. Pupils settle in quickly, when they begin their education at the school. They get along well and are respectful to each other and to staff. They behave maturely in lessons and at social times. Pupils feel safe and have no concerns about bullying. They are confident that if it did occur, it would be dealt with swiftly. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, attend school regularly. Pupils learn about important issues, such as democracy, and how to be safe in the community. As a result, they are very well prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders ensure pupils are provided with an extensive enrichment programme in which they can all participate. For example, all pupils in Year 9 take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and the Combined Cadet Force. This develops pupils' character, leadership skills and resilience. Pupils also volunteer and raise money for charity, helping them understand how they can contribute positively to society. Pupils enjoy participating in the plane build and car build projects. Pupils also enjoy taking part in a variety of clubs, including football, basketball and debating.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue to refine teaching so that pupils build their knowledge and skills with even more depth and confidence as they move through the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
81 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
95 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,010 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Aston University Engineering Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Star King Solomon Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Attainment 8: 34.1 |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.1 |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
School details
- School type
- University technical college
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 13 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton
- Phone
- 01213800570
- Address
- 1 Lister Street, Birmingham, B7 4AG
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 138222
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.