WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)

Contact details for the school

School Name: WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Address: Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B37 5FD
Telephone Number: 0121 289 3556
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-19)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Wmg Academy For Young Engineers

Staff and pupils

Executive Principal: Mrs Claire Morris
Capacity: 640
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 394 (79% boys & 21% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.2%

Location and administration

URN: 142900
DfE Number: 334/4001
UKPRN: 10057017
UPRN: 10090948611
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Solihull (E08000029)
Constituency: Meriden and Solihull East (E14001358)
Electoral Ward: Fordbridge (E05016422)

Easting & Northing: 417598E, 287207N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 59.31" N 1° 44' 31.78" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF7M5+74

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ali Ahmad - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 May 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Carey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mr Jon David Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2029.
  • Mr Steven Charlton - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2027.
  • Richard Earp - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Frampton - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Ethan Harries - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ethan Harries - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Saima Hussein - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
  • Dan Hutchinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Surjit Jakhu - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 May 2028.
  • Mrs Liz Northwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mr Richard Steven - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2029.