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Energy Coast UTC

Cumberland, CA14 4JWSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
-1.60
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,108
of 3,141 nationally

About Energy Coast UTC

Energy Coast UTC sits in Cumberland, a local authority where the top-performing secondary schools by Progress 8 include Keswick School, Cockermouth School, and Richard Rose Morton Academy. The school itself ranks 16th out of 17 schools of its type in the area, placing it in the bottom tier locally. It is a state-funded, mixed 14-19 UTC with no religious character, led by headteacher Kerryann Wilson. With 387 pupils against a capacity of 560, the school is undersubscribed, and 31.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a change from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was judged Outstanding overall, though that rating was based on a different inspection framework.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBlackwood Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4JW
HeadteacherKerryann Wilson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils387
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity387 / 560 (69% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 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, 9 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Art StudiosTheatreICT SuiteAstro TurfLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Cross CountryFootballSwimmingBasketballDanceAthleticsCricketGymnasticsRugby

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraModel United NationsChoirScience ClubEco ClubBook ClubChessArt ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental Health

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Coast UTC

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