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UTC Warrington
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- Warrington WA2 7NG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress is improving year by year, especially in technical subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are motivated; however, younger pupils sometimes lack focus when not challenged enough.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive relevant training tailored to their needs.
Current Educational Practices: The school plans bespoke training for individual staff to improve teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive relationships between teachers and students foster engagement, though some lessons lack sufficient challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have growing confidence in the college's work; surveys show most are happy.
Communication: Strong relationships between leaders and families support individual pupils' needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders redesigned behavior policy with staff and student input to address issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders plan actions carefully and check their impact regularly to ensure continuous development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; strong focus on kindness and tolerance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well, providing individual support as needed. Safeguarding is strong.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities like Duke of Edinburgh Award, cadet force, and sports enrich personal development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum includes practical activities linked to local employers.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality engineering resources support practical skills development.
Career Counselling Services: Strong links with local employers provide meaningful work experience and career readiness.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students make strong progress with focused preparation for future careers or higher education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional funding aids SEND pupils in learning and making progress.
Subjects Offered: Core subjects include English, maths, and science, with specialisms in engineering, computing, and more.
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UTC Warrington is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 270 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Young people can develop the technical skills, expert understanding, and personal aptitude and qualities they need for successful professions at UTC Warrington, which is an inspiring and professional learning environment. Every part of college life at UTC Warrington has a professional vibe. It is included into every part of the institution, including the technical projects and enrichment activities in addition to the curriculum and the 8:30 am to 4:00 pm working day. Based on the five components of the PiXL EDGE personal development framework鈥攍eadership, organisation, communication, initiative, and resilience鈥攕tudents receive reward tokens. The PiXL Edge is a framework created for schools and universities to help students develop and earn the personal qualities necessary for success in life and the workplace. The PiXL Edge framework serves as the foundation for all activities at UTC Warrington, and staff members use it to support and monitor students' growth. The curriculum takes into account the requirement to make progress in fundamental areas like math and English while also fostering specialised knowledge and understanding in technological fields. Our employer partners provide assistance and context for learning. Students can choose from a variety of learning opportunities where they can interact with teachers, other students, and professionals. They can use their academic specialties to tackle project-based problems that help them hone their employment abilities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.70 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 45.37% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.20 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 51.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 83 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 7 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 15 | 47.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.49 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 47.41% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.19 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.58% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 14.3 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 14.3 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 4.47% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 283 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 20% | 42.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 32% | 13.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 16.25 | 18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 15.22 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 358 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 53.71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 9.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 21% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.06 3 | 23.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.50 3 | 23.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.3% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 330 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 11.83% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.55 | 22.61 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.00 | 21.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 7.96% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 12 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 14.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 16.87 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.53% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 32% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Warrington
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
