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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Salford, M50 2UWSecondaryAges 13–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
-0.84
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,950
of 3,141 nationally

About AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a state-funded secondary school in Salford that takes pupils from age 13 to 19, and its current roll of 456 students sits well below the school’s official capacity of 720. That means there is significant room for growth, and the school is not yet operating at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 41%, which is notably high and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. For context, the national average for secondary schools in England is around 23%, so this figure is nearly double that. Despite the spare capacity, the school appears to be attracting families who value its specialist focus. It is a mixed, non-denominational school with no religious character, and it offers a sixth form, making it a single-site option for students who want to stay on post-16 without moving to a separate college.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address100- 102 Broadway, Salford, Salford, M50 2UW
HeadteacherColin Grand
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils456
Free School Meals (FSM)41.0%
School Capacity456 / 720 (63% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
GymnasiumTheatreScience LabsICT SuiteDining HallTennis CourtsSports HallAstro TurfLibraryChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

FootballRowingGymnasticsRugbyBadmintonCricketAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraDebateChoirGardeningChessScience ClubBook ClubDramaYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Source: utcmediacityuk.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.