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Aston University Engineering AcademyThe Link Academy
| Measure | Aston University Engineering Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | The Link Academy Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 493 | #373 of 493 |
| National rank | #2406 of 4,090 | #3200 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,010 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,010 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 168.3% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.1% | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.auea.co.uk | www.thelinkacademy.org.uk |
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Success Index (England) is our 0–100 score (see the methodology). Pupils on roll: Number of pupils in the latest school census. Free school meals: Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals. Capacity filled: Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity. KS2 expected standard (RWM): Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.