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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Colin Grand

corporate_fareALDRIDGE EDUCATION

location_onSalford, M50 2UW

language Visit Website phone 1616613947

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

337

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Attainment 8

35.6

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Salford

#2,984 of 3,216 nationally

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a University technical college secondary school in Salford, serving ages 13-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is an university technical college in Salford, admitting pupils aged 13-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ALDRIDGE EDUCATION. The school has approximately 456 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6, placing the school #15 in Salford and #2,984 of 3,216 nationally. 16.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 4 A-level subjects. 63.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.18 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.6

Grade 5+ E&M

16.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.7%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.55

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.69

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.15

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)65%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.5%

Achieving A*–A36.8%

Achieving A*–B63.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate76.9%

A-level subjects offered4

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate80.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate58.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-02-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-07-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(5 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 456 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	456	6	1.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	461	7	1.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	342	10	2.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	344	20	5.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	355	35	9.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	331	8	2.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	337	24	7.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	339	23	6.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	288	4	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	294	13	4.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	295	9	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	324	9	2.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	321	10	3.1%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	339	28	8.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	436	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	436	38	8.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	450	102	22.7%	4.2%	7
2018/19 (Summer term)	405	13	3.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	426	21	4.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	445	15	3.4%	3.8%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree37%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree64%

agree27%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree30%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree26%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree47%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know21%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes98%

no2%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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