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UTC Warrington

Warrington, WA2 7NGSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-1.82
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,122
of 3,141 nationally

About UTC Warrington

Parent feedback at UTC Warrington is notably positive, with 96% of respondents saying they would recommend the school, based on 23 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is significantly undersubscribed, with 296 pupils against a capacity of 620, so oversubscription is not a factor for families considering a place. Parents report high levels of satisfaction on several fronts: 96% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and all respondents feel their child is safe. Strong majorities also agree that the school has high expectations (87%) and that their child does well (95%). However, there are some mixed signals: 17% of parents disagree that the school keeps them informed about how their child is doing, and 13% disagree that concerns are dealt with properly. The school serves a high-needs population, with 44.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 48% of parent respondents indicating their child has SEND.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDallam Lane, Warrington, Warrington, WA2 7NG
HeadteacherChristopher Hatherall
Local AuthorityWarrington
Number of Pupils296
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity296 / 620 (48% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 23 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sixth Form CentreSports HallTheatreICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryGymnasiumScience LabsTennis CourtsDining HallPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

NetballSwimmingCross CountryBadmintonFootballRoundersMartial ArtsRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubGardeningDebateDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Warrington

UTC Warrington has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.