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UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NG, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.5 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
296
Capacity
620
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this school offers a supportive community, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Academic performance shows challenges, with only 22% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 23.0. However, the school is in the top 100% for GCSE Attainment 8 compared to the national average, indicating potential for growth.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 23.0 | 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%. | 22% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 14% | 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%. | 19% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.39261, -2.59539 · WA2 7NG
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN142899
School typeUniversity technical college
Websiteutcw.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Warrington rated by Ofsted?
UTC Warrington was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is UTC Warrington a good school?
UTC Warrington scores 4.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 UTC Warrington?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, UTC Warrington receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at UTC Warrington in GCSEs?
UTC Warrington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 23.0. 22% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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