Aston University Engineering Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Aston University Engineering Academy
Address: 1 Lister Street
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B7 4AG
Telephone Number: 0121 380 0570
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-19)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Aston University Stem Education Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton
Capacity: 600
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1010 (64% boys & 36% girls)
Enrollment: 168% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.3%

Location and administration

URN: 138222
DfE Number: 330/4003
UKPRN: 10037492
UPRN: 10090434315
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood (E14001096)
Electoral Ward: Nechells (E05011155)

Easting & Northing: 407809E, 287905N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 22.72" N 1° 53' 10.64" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF4Q7+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mohammed Abid - Trustee. Appointed on 4 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Mohammed Abid - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Bilal Arshad - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Richard Billingham - Member. Appointed on 13 March 2017 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sally Carlin - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sally Carlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Tanya Chote - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mr Antonio Frantini - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Antonio Fratini - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Aman Gill-Knobbs - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Mark Goodwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Peter Hazzard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Wing Commander Martin Thomas Hughes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Wing Commander Martin Thomas Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Esosa Ikolo - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Professor Osama Khan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Professor Osama Khan - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 2 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Lee Kirkwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Martin Larwood-Hughes - Trustee. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Miss Natalie Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 17 August 2015. Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Daniel Locke-Wheaton - Trustee. Appointed on 1 August 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Tejinder Malhi - Trustee. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Atique Rehman - Trustee. Appointed on 4 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Dr Amy Sheppard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Benjamin Stone - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 31 March 2024. Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Prof Kate Sugden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Richard Toy - Trustee. Appointed on 1 August 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Christopher Umfreville - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.