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Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
387
Capacity
560
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While GCSE attainment shows some strengths, particularly in comparison to the national average, only 38% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, a limited percentage of students progress to university, suggesting a focus on vocational pathways that might appeal to some families.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 24.2 | Bottom 0% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 38% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 12% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 13% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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54.61587, -3.52035 · CA14 4JW
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN140600
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.energycoastutc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Energy Coast UTC rated by Ofsted?
Energy Coast UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Energy Coast UTC a good school?
Energy Coast UTC scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Energy Coast UTC in GCSEs?
Energy Coast UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 24.2. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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