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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
100- 102 Broadway, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2UW, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.2 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
456
Capacity
720
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While GCSE attainment scores indicate that 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the overall attainment is below the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. However, over half of the students progress to university, suggesting a supportive environment for further education, despite limited data on EBacc entries and top university placements.
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Last inspected: 22 February 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. | 35.6 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other7.2%
Mixed Other5.5%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.47537, -2.29641 · M50 2UW
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN146303
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcmediacityuk.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK rated by Ofsted?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK a good school?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK scores 16.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK in GCSEs?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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