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Aston University Engineering Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 740 boys and girls aged between 13 and 19. In January 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Destinations, Attendance and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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