Located in Warrington, UTC Warrington is a secondary school, 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.
UTC Warrington currently has around 296 pupils on roll, which is about 48% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.6% boys and 30.4% girls. Around 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 21.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 53.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG |
| Website: | https://utcw.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01925737067 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Warrington |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Hatherall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142899 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 620 |
| Number of Pupils: | 296 |
| Number of Boys: | 206 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 21.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 53.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 231 |
| Unclassified | 8.10% | 24 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School 84 Bewsey Road , Bewsey WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.