AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

A good university technical college school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK.

Salford, M502UW Ofsted: Good Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.84
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.3%
Continue in education or training
32.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
100- 102 Broadway
Salford, M502UW
Phone
1616613947
Website
utcmediacityuk.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146303
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW
Website
www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Capacity
720 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
344
Free School Meals
40.8% (140 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.0
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Languages:
1.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.84
Progress 8 Range:
-1.13 to -0.54
University Progression:
35.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
39.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
27.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
62 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
344 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

PASSION for our specialism DETERMINATION to succeed in the world of work Enthusiasm for PROBLEM-SOLVING in real-life projects CREATIVITY and an individual approach TEAM WORK in a small, friendly community RISK-TAKING – not being afraid to be different

Head Teacher's Message

UTC@MediaCityUK presents as a unique 13–18 technical and creative college in MediaCityUK, with links to industry partners (ITV, BBC, Sky) and a focus on preparing students for employment in the digital media sector through hands-on learning and leadership opportunities; opened in 2015 and part of the Aldridge Education family.

Facilities

New purpose-built building for curriculum Industry-standard equipment

Curriculum Highlights

KS3/KS4 core GCSE subjects include English Language, English Literature, Maths and Combined Sciences. Students then opt to follow a specialist pathway. KS5 curriculum includes Level 3 BTEC in Creative Digital Media Practice, with the option of an additional A Level, alongside Maths and English re-sits. Timetable is 32.5 hours per week with a structured daily schedule (Registration at 8:45; periods P1–P5). Independent study plans and revision resources are provided via Google Classroom. Live briefs and real industry commissions underpin the curriculum, supporting employability.