The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 24.2 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
24.2
19.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
12%
29.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
61%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
18%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 31.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- ENERGY COAST UTC
- Head
- Mrs Kerryann Wilson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBranthwaite Academy
Free school · 729m away
Lakes College - West Cumbria
16 plus · 1.1km away
West Cumbria Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Distington Community School
Primary · 2.5km away
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Energy Coast UTC a selective school?
No. Energy Coast UTC is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Energy Coast UTC's Ofsted rating?
Energy Coast UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Energy Coast UTC?
Energy Coast UTC currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Energy Coast UTC take?
Energy Coast UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Energy Coast UTC?
Energy Coast UTC is in Workington, CA14 4JW, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Energy Coast UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Energy Coast UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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