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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.4 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
305
Capacity
400
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.4 indicates room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths where 45% achieved grade 4 or above, the school is recognized for its focus on engineering and design. However, it's worth noting that only 24% of students progress to university, with no entries to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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. | 32.4 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 24% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
21%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
White Other12.8%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.10087, -2.44285 · CW1 2PZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN142890
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utccrewe.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Crewe Engineering and Design UTC rated by Ofsted?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Crewe Engineering and Design UTC a good school?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC scores 23.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Crewe Engineering and Design UTC receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Crewe Engineering and Design UTC in GCSEs?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.4. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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