WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) — Secondary School in Birmingham

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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Birmingham, B37 5FD

419 Pupils

640 Capacity

14–19 Age Range

47.70% FSM %

339 Boys

80 Girls

About WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Birmingham, Solihull, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 14–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 419 pupils on roll. School capacity: 640. Current headteacher: Claire Morris.

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	Solihull
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency	Meriden and Solihull East
Ward	Kingshurst and Fordbridge
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	WMG ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS
Opened	01-09-2016
UKPRN	10057017
URN	142900
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Richard Earp	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/09/2025	04/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ali Ahmad	Local Governor	17/05/2024	16/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jordan Albutt	Local Governor	13/05/2022	05/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Carey	Local Governor	01/02/2023	05/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Jon Carter	Local Governor	20/04/2025	20/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Charlton	Local Governor	06/05/2023	06/05/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Richard Earp	Local Governor	01/09/2017	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Samantha Frampton	Local Governor	15/12/2023	14/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ethan Harries	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Saima Hussein	Local Governor	13/02/2026	12/02/2030	Elected by school staff
Dan Hutchinson	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Surjit Jakhu	Local Governor	17/05/2024	16/05/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust