A future‑focused, STEM‑specialist learning community in the heart of Birmingham.

Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) is a University Technical College (UTC) sponsored by Aston University, offering a unique and ambitious education for 13–19‑year‑olds across the West Midlands. As part of the Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust, AUEA provides a distinctive curriculum that blends academic excellence with industry‑led technical learning, preparing young people for high‑value careers in Engineering, Science/Health, Business, and wider STEM fields.

AUEA specialises in delivering STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Medical pathways aligned directly with Aston University, offering qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs and Technical Levels, all taught within a high‑tech £16.2 million facility equipped with advanced workshops and laboratories alongside our Sixth Form Centre of Excellence. The academy is nationally recognised as a centre of excellence for science and engineering education, providing students with a strong practical, technical, and academic foundation.

The academy’s ethos is rooted in “Knowledge for Life & Skills for the Future,” supported by a unique employer‑linked project curriculum that ensures every learner develops both high‑level technical competence and broader life skills. Its commitment to personal development has been highlighted by Ofsted 2022, with inspectors noting that “Students in this school enjoy a strong practical, technical and academic education.”

AUEA consistently delivers excellent outcomes:

• 98% of sixth form students progress to university, apprenticeships or employment, significantly above national averages.
• 1/3 progress directly to Aston University.
• 74% of students go on to university, compared to 50% nationally.

Located beside Aston University and major transport links, AUEA serves a diverse, motivated student body in a vibrant, expanding learning environment. The academy employs subject‑expert teachers and is committed to staff development, earning a TDT Silver Mark for its culture of professional learning. Regular CPD, career‑progression opportunities, and a collaborative ethos make AUEA an exciting place for professionals looking to grow their careers in a forward‑thinking STEM setting