The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 23.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
23.0
20.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
14%
27.7pp 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
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 85 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 33 days per year on average — over a month of school.
48% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 296
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Trust
- ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hatherall (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dallam Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Warrington's Ofsted rating?
UTC Warrington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Warrington?
UTC Warrington currently has 296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Warrington take?
UTC Warrington caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Warrington?
UTC Warrington is in Warrington, WA2 7NG, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Warrington have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Warrington has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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