The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.6
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
17%
25.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 79 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 41%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Colin Grand
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
100- 102 Broadway, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2UW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK a selective school?
No. AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK's Ofsted rating?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK take?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is in Salford, M50 2UW, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK have a sixth form?
Yes, AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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