Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is a secondary school in Crewe, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC currently has around 305 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.2% boys and 30.8% girls. Around 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 41.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.2%). other white pupils make up about 12.8%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: West Street, Crewe, CW1 2PZ
Website: https://www.utccrewe.co.uk/
Telephone: 01270218150
School Type: University technical college
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Cheshire East
Headteacher / Principal: Mr William Chitty
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142890

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 14 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 400
Number of Pupils: 305
Number of Boys: 211
Number of Girls: 94

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 41.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British66.20%202
Other White12.80%39
Unclassified6.20%19
Other Mixed5.90%18
African2.60%8
White and Black Caribbean1.60%5
White and Asian0.70%2
Pakistani0.70%2
Chinese0.70%2
Other Black0.70%2
White and Black African0.30%1
Irish0.30%1
Other Asian0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%1
Indian0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.75)
Of the 84 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 82 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.75
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.43
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
21%
Local authority average
25%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
5%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
31%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
22.8
Town average
39.7
Local authority average
40.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
1.8
Town average
3.3
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westminster Nursery School
Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ
3out of 4 1,427 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Meredith Street , CW1 2PH
3out of 4 273 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Brierley Primary School
Mirion Street , CW1 2AZ
3out of 4 525 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Broad Street Nursery and Infant School
Broad Street , CW1 3UD
- not rated 919 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gainsborough Nursery and Infant School
Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX
- not rated 1,131 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Edleston Primary School
Denver Avenue , CW2 7PX
3out of 4 1,131 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
West Street , CW1 2PZ
- not rated 0 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Cheshire Studio School
West Street , C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc CW1 2PZ
3out of 4 44 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Victoria Community Technology School
Meredith Centre , West Street CW1 2PZ
- not rated 188 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coppenhall High School
Coronation Street , CW1 4EB
- not rated 858 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir William Stanier Community School
Coronation Street , CW1 4EB
- not rated 858 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cheshire College - South & West
Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB
- not rated 1,735 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crewe Secondary Unit
Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT
- not rated 428 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Adelaide School
Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT
4out of 4 434 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Adelaide School
Adelaide Street , CW1 3DT
- not rated 434 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lavender Field School
Lavender Field School , Lincoln House CW1 3AE
- not rated 729 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springfield School
Crewe Green Road , Cheshire East CW1 5HS
4out of 4 1,939 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.