Is Aldridge UTC Warrington a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Requires improvement. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 13th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Aldridge UTC Warrington's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Aldridge UTC Warrington averaged an Attainment 8 score of 30.3 (England: 46.2). 21.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Aldridge UTC Warrington?

Applications for Year 7 places at Aldridge UTC Warrington starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Aldridge UTC Warrington

Owen Street, Warrington, WA2 7PA

Local ranking13th of 13 secondary schools in Warrington

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

620

Capacity

14-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 12 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 30.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 21.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 34.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 89

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Continued in education: 69.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 6.0%
Not sustained: 16.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 74.0%
Higher education: 22.0%
Apprenticeships: 22.0%
Employment: 30.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

A-Level Students

16-18 Cohort: 110

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 296
Boys: 209 (75%)
Girls: 69 (25%)
Capacity: 620 (45% full)
SEND: 26.3%
FSM Eligible: 46.5%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.8%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Budget per Pupil: £4,632/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 17.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 49.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.9%
White Other: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%
Other: 1.5%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Black African: 0.7%
Black Other: 0.7%

84.9%

White British

4.4%

White Other

3.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01925737067

info@utcwarrington.org

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Owen Street

Warrington, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142899
UKPRN: 10057015
Establishment No.: 4004
Trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION

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