Aston University Engineering Academy — Secondary School in Birmingham

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Aston University Engineering Academy

Birmingham, B7 4AG

875 Pupils

600 Capacity

13–19 Age Range

45.20% FSM %

545 Boys

330 Girls

About Aston University Engineering Academy

Aston University Engineering Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 13–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 875 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Daniel Locke-Wheaton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	University technical college
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Birmingham
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency	Birmingham Ladywood
Ward	Nechells
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ASTON UNIVERSITY STEM EDUCATION ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	28-08-2012
UKPRN	10037492
URN	138222
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton	Accounting Officer	17/08/2015	28/08/2025	N/A
Wing Commander Martin Hughes	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Osama Khan	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Osama Khan	Chair of Trustees	02/01/2025	28/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Benjamin Stone	Chief Financial Officer	31/03/2024	28/08/2025	N/A
Mr Mohammed Abid	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Bilal Arshad	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sally Carlin	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Ms Tanya Chote	Local Governor	17/11/2025	17/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Antonio Fratini	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Goodwin	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Hazzard	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust