WMG Academy joins Solihull Chamber

An engineering and science focused University Technical College (UTC), which has been praised by Ofsted for preparing students well for life beyond the classroom and has joined the Solihull Chamber of Commerce.

Opened in September 2016, WMG Academy in Solihull boasts over £2M of specialist equipment and ICT and currently has 400 students on roll.

A large Engineering Hall, complemented by 'Make and Do ' areas above, allows a flexible group-work approach to learning and dedicated ICT facilities include 3 CAD suites and individual student devices giving unrivaled access to industry standard software.

The academy is part of the WMG Academy for Young Engineers Multi Academy Trust.

Formed in March 2015 following the successful opening of an academy in Coventry in September 2014, the WMG Academy Trust opened its second academy in September 2016 on Chelmsley Road in North Solihull.

Formed between a partnership of the University of Warwick and with the support of national, regional and local businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Rolls-Royce, the Trust is committed to providing a better way of learning for the Engineers of the future. '

The Trust is made up of members from industry including the MAKE UK, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and the University of Warwick.

Each WMG Academy focuses on engineering, science, maths and digital communication technologies and caters for up to 640 learners of 14 to19 years of age from Coventry, Warwickshire, Solihull and Birmingham.

The WMG Academy initiates and supports the development of well-educated and industry trained learners who not only have the qualifications but also the functional skills, knowledge and personal qualities to make an impact in the worlds of work, further and higher education.

Both WMG Academies have been rated 'good ' by Ofsted in all areas.

WMG Academy Solihull occupies land adjacent to the Chelmsley Wood shopping Centre, North Solihull, and draws from a wide catchment of East Birmingham, Solihull and North Warwickshire.