The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.4
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
19%
23.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.71
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
67%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
12%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr William Chitty
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCheshire Studio School
Secondary · Very close
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Adelaide School
Special school · 398m away
Brierley Primary School
Primary · 481m away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 667m away
Sir William Stanier School
Secondary · 894m away
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Michael's Community Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Crewe Engineering and Design UTC's Ofsted rating?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crewe Engineering and Design UTC take?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is in Crewe, CW1 2PZ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crewe Engineering and Design UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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